Xiang Xi

Xiang Xi is an Assistant Professor at the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, specializing in Quantum Optics and Photonics. His research focuses on experimental quantum hardware development for quantum information processing, leveraging advanced techniques in optomechanics and topological physics.

Xi's work centers on quantum phenomena in engineered systems, particularly at cryogenic temperatures. Key interests include quantum optomechanical transducers, topological protection in phononic waveguides, and long-coherence quantum memory integration. His group develops novel devices like soft-clamped membranes and phononic circuits to overcome decoherence and scalability challenges in quantum technologies, bridging condensed matter physics and quantum engineering.

Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a cohesive focus on quantum hardware innovation. The 2025 Nature paper on topological phonon waveguides, 2023 Optics Express study on milliKelvin optomechanics, and 2022 quantum memory transduction work collectively address critical bottlenecks in quantum coherence, transduction efficiency, and topological robustness. These contributions position his research at the forefront of quantum computing and communication hardware development.

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Xi is an active member of the Quantum Optics and Photonics research group at the Niels Bohr Institute, collaborating extensively with Albert Schliesser's team. His work utilizes the institute's advanced cryogenic and nanofabrication facilities for quantum device experimentation, contributing to Copenhagen's prominence in quantum engineering.