Hailin Wang

Professor Hailin Wang holds the Alec and Kay Keith Chair in Physics at the University of Oregon, within the Department of Physics, College of Arts and Sciences. He earned his B.S. and Ph.D. in physics from the University of Science and Technology of China (1982) and the University of Michigan (1990), respectively. His research focuses on experimental quantum optics and condensed matter physics, particularly quantum coherence manipulation in semiconductors, spins in diamond, and optomechanical systems. He pioneered work on amplitude-squeezed light from diode lasers and developed silica optical resonators for directional evanescent tunneling. Current projects include quantum information processing using exciton spins and nanomechanical oscillators.

• Recipient of NSF-CAREER Award (2000s)
• Fellow of the Optical Society of America
• Over 150 peer-reviewed publications, including seminal work in Phys. Rev. Lett., Science, and Nature Physics

His lab explores quantum control of spins, excitons, and mechanical systems, with applications in quantum sensing and hybrid quantum networks. Key achievements include demonstrating electromagnetically induced transparency in semiconductors and cryogenic cooling of optomechanical resonators. He advises numerous graduate students and collaborates on NSF- and AFOSR-funded projects.