New ways to drive and utilize the metal insulator transition of VO₂

The metal-insulator transition (MIT) of VO₂ continues to challenge our understanding of correlated electron physics as well as inspire novel technological applications. In recent years, we have discovered new, non-thermal and non-optical ways to reversibly drive the MIT. We have also developed new applications of the MIT that impact the energy and sensor markets. In this talk, I will review our achievements at these two fronts.