HO Wen Wei

Dr. HO Wen Wei is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the National University of Singapore (NUS) and a recipient of the NUS Presidential Young Professorship. He holds a PhD from the University of Geneva (2017), an MS from the University of Waterloo (2014), and an AB from Princeton University (2013). His research focuses on novel nonequilibrium quantum many-body phenomena, quantum information science, and collaborations with experimental groups using Rydberg atoms and ultracold atoms. He explores topics like prethermalization, quantum many-body scars, and quantum state designs in chaotic dynamics.

Education:

• PhD in Physics, University of Geneva (2017)
• MS in Theoretical Physics, University of Waterloo (2014)
• AB in Physics (Magna cum Laude), Princeton University (2013)

Research Interests:

• Quantum many-body dynamics and thermalization
• Quantum information protocols for NISQ devices
• Quantum simulation with Rydberg and ultracold atoms
• Exact solutions and numerical methods (e.g., tensor networks)
• Applications in quantum state tomography and error mitigation

Scientific Awards:

• NUS Presidential Young Professorship (2022–present)

Advising & Collaborations: Dr. Ho leads the quantum many-body dynamics group at NUS, recruiting graduate students and postdocs. He collaborates with experimental teams on analog quantum simulators and has prior postdoctoral experience at Harvard and Stanford. His lab focuses on bridging theoretical models with experimental implementations.

Labs & Teams: His research group at NUS integrates theoretical physics with cutting-edge quantum technologies, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaborations. Recent work includes studies on deep thermalization and quantum ergodicity in driven systems.