Xuedong Hu

Xuedong Hu is a Professor and Department Chair of Physics at the University at Buffalo, within the College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on condensed matter theory, particularly quantum coherence and information processing in semiconductor and superconductor nanostructures. He earned his BS from Beijing University (1989) and PhD from the University of Michigan (1996). His work spans quantum optics, solid-state devices, and quantum dot systems, with recent emphasis on spin qubits in silicon and germanium. Key projects include spin transfer in quantum dots, donor complexes in silicon, and electron trapping with surface acoustic waves. Awards and grants are not explicitly listed, but his group actively publishes on qubit decoherence, gate design, and noise mitigation. He advises students in theoretical and experimental quantum physics, though specific advisee names are not provided.

• Education:
  • PhD in Physics, University of Michigan, 1996
  • BS in Physics, Beijing University, 1989

Research highlights include phonon squeezed states in solids (his PhD work), microwave-driven phonon control, and quantum entanglement in semiconductor nanostructures. Current interests involve silicon and germanium quantum dots, with publications on hole spin qubits, gate-tunable spin-orbit coupling, and decoherence mechanisms. His team explores applications in quantum computing, leveraging both theoretical and computational approaches.

Recent publications (2023–2025) emphasize scalable qubit operations, high-fidelity readout techniques, and noise-resilient architectures. Collaborations likely involve experimental groups for device fabrication and testing. Labs or affiliated teams are not detailed, but his work aligns with quantum information science initiatives at UB and beyond.