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Temporary Lecturer
Name: Chani van Niekerk
Location: C Ring 504a Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Mathematics and Applied Mathematics Academic Staff, Physics Academic Staff Staff Members
Contact Details:
Tel: (011) 559 2529
Email: csvanniekerk@uj.ac.za
About Dr. Chani van Niekerk
Research Interests
Dr van Niekerk’s research focuses on computational and theoretical solid state physics. She has recently completed her PhD which focused on Topological insulators and quantum states that are protected by symmetry. Following her research in these systems, she is currently focusing on simulating and studying systems containing Carbon Nanotubes.
Selected Research Publications
- van Niekerk, C.S. and Warmbier, R. (2023), Symmetry Based Model Hamiltonians for Topological Analysis of 2D Materials with Square Lattice. Phys. Status Solidi B. https://doi.org/10.1002/pssb.202300018
- van Niekerk, C.S. and Warmbier, R. (2023), Characterization of the 2D Su–Schrieffer–Heeger Model with Second-Nearest-Neighbor Interactions. Phys. Status Solidi B. https://doi.org/10.1002/pssb.202300241
- van Niekerk, C.S. and Warmbier, R. (2023), Topological Edge States in 2D Su–Schrieffer–Heeger Models. SAIP conference proceedings. https://events.saip.org.za/event/239/contributions/8849/
Interested in Computational and theoretical solid state physics focused on Topological insulators and quantum states that are protected by symmetry. In addition to this, she focuses on simulating and studying systems containing Carbon Nanotubes.