Fei Lin

Fei Lin is an Instructor in the Department of Physics at the College of Science, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), where they have been serving since 2014. The department is part of a prominent research university in Blacksburg, Virginia, known for strong programs in physical sciences and engineering.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, McMaster University, 2006
• M.S. in Physics, McMaster University, 2003
• B.S. in Physics, Nanjing University, China, 2000

Fei Lin's research lies in theoretical condensed matter physics, with a focus on quantum Monte Carlo methods and numerical simulations of strongly correlated quantum systems. Key areas include optical lattices, topological superconductors, spin-orbit coupling, quantum entanglement, and nanostructures such as fullerenes. Their work applies advanced computational techniques to study transport, disorder, and quantum phase transitions in complex materials.

The publication record, spanning from 2000 to 2014, shows a strong emphasis on quantum simulations of molecular and lattice systems, particularly using quantum Monte Carlo. Research evolved from studies on high-Tc superconductors and fullerene electronic structure to more recent work on topological quantum computing platforms and spin-orbit coupled systems in optical lattices, reflecting a trajectory toward quantum information applications.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Selected for Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology (March 5, 2007)
• Selected for Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology (September 8, 2008)

Fei Lin has served as a Research Scientist at Virginia Tech (2011–2014) and held postdoctoral positions at Louisiana State University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with David M. Ceperley. While no grants or students are explicitly listed, their collaborations with leading researchers and sustained publication output indicate active research engagement. Their work incorporates high-performance computing tools such as MPI, OpenMP, and GPU programming, suggesting involvement in computational infrastructure development.

Fei Lin maintains a personal research website and is affiliated with the condensed matter theory group at Virginia Tech, contributing to both research and teaching missions in theoretical physics.