Yu He

Yu He is a Researcher at the Institute of Quantum Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China, where he leads research on silicon-based quantum computing and quantum simulation. He joined SUSTech in March 2020 after international postdoctoral training.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (2009-2015)
• B.S. in Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (2005-2009)

Research Focus:
Dr. He specializes in semiconductor quantum technologies with emphasis on silicon-based atomic-scale devices, quantum simulation, and quantum networks. His work bridges experimental quantum optics, solid-state physics, and quantum information processing, particularly through quantum dot systems and dopant atoms in silicon for developing scalable quantum computing architectures.

Publication Trends:
His 27 publications demonstrate consistent focus on experimental quantum information science. Early work centered on high-purity single-photon sources using quantum dots. Recent breakthroughs include pioneering silicon-based quantum gates and quantum simulation platforms. Publications in Nature and Physical Review Letters frequently explore quantum measurement techniques, photonic quantum walks, and semiconductor qubit control.

Awards and Honors:

• MIT Technology Review's 35 Under 35 Innovators (China) - 2020
• Top Ten Quantum Computing Experiments in the World - 2019
• Top Ten Scientific and Technological Advances in China - 2017

Laboratory Development:
He directs a specialized quantum device laboratory at SUSTech developing STM-based nanofabrication and millikelvin measurement systems for silicon quantum processors. His team actively recruits postdoctoral researchers and engineers for projects in quantum dot manipulation, cryogenic electronics, and quantum chip design.