We are an applied physics group at MIT NSE, comprised of a few highly motivated members working closely together to explore emergent quantum matter for energy and information applications. We empower existing measurement methods and design new paradigms to extract key information in quantum materials, elucidated with a mechanistic understanding. To confront the challenge, we equip ourselves an unusual but necessary combination of skills, like quantum field theory, neutron, X-ray and electron scattering, predictive materials synthesis, and machine learning. A lot fun!