I am a Ph.D. candidate in Dr. Kaden Hazzard’s group in Department of Physics & Astronomy at Rice University in Houston, Texas. Prior to embarking on this academic journey, I completed my B.Sc. in Physics from Fudan University in Shanghai, China.
My research explores the intersection of quantum many-body theory and engineering/algorithms of quantum simulators, with a particular focus on ultracold fermionic atoms. Believing that deep physical insight yields genuinely profound applications, I am committed to the advancement of efficient fermionic quantum simulation designs, as well as the fundamental quantum physics insight behind its effectiveness. Additionally, I have been working on the engineering of programmable fermionic quantum simulators and understanding the physics of $SU(N>2)$ Fermi-Hubbard models. My work also extends to the study of equilibrium and non-equilibrium properties in quantum spin systems, exploring its interplay with bosonic degrees of freedom and geometric frustration.
Outside my academic pursuits, I have a diverse range of interests that span linguistics, focusing on phonetics and phonology; music, where I play the saxophone and sing.