Xu Yi

Xu Yi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science. His research focuses on experimental atomic, molecular, and optical physics with applications in photonics and quantum technologies.

• Academic Rank: Assistant Professor
• Department: Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Research Focus: Microcombs, Soliton Physics, mmWave Generation

Professor Yi's work explores the intersection of integrated photonics and quantum optics, particularly through silicon nitride (SiN) and lithium niobate microcavities. His recent research emphasizes the development of photonic chip-based systems for optical frequency division, low-noise microwave generation, and quantum state engineering.

His publications reveal a strong trend toward advancing soliton microcomb technologies for practical applications in mmWave generation, spectroscopy, and quantum information processing. Key innovations include heterogeneous integration of photodiodes with soliton microcavities and the creation of squeezed quantum microcombs on chip-scale platforms.

Contact: xy3m@virginia.edu