Christian Crisostomo

I am a theoretical and computational physicist with a deep interest in condensed matter systems and computational materials science.

I hold a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Physics from National Sun Yat-sen University in Taiwan, and a B.Sc. in Applied Physics from the University of the Philippines Los Baños. My work primarily focuses on the application of first-principles methods—particularly density functional theory (DFT)—to investigate quantum phenomena in low-dimensional materials.

My research explores how quantum mechanical effects give rise to exotic electronic phases, such as the Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect (QAHE). I’ve conducted in-depth theoretical investigations into Fe-doped GaBi honeycombs, III–Bi compounds, and strained germanene, demonstrating how topological phases can be stabilized through external factors like strain, doping, and substrate interaction. These insights contribute to the ongoing search for viable platforms in spintronics and quantum computation.

Currently, I serve as a physicist and professorial lecturer at the University of the Philippines Baguio. Here, I teach physics at both undergraduate courses, advise research students, and continue to pursue problems at the interface of quantum theory and material science. I have authored several peer-reviewed articles in respected journals, including studies on the thickness-dependent electronic behavior of transition metal dichalcogenides and topological engineering in 2D materials.

My goal is to continue contributing to fundamental physics while also seeking opportunities to collaborate across disciplines. I am passionate about using theoretical tools to bridge the gap between abstract quantum principles and future-ready technologies in electronics, materials design, and quantum information.