معرفی
Dr. Qi Zhao is a Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). He specializes in quantum information science, focusing on quantum simulation, quantum computing, and entanglement detection. His research bridges theoretical foundations and practical applications, contributing to advancements in quantum algorithms and device-independent protocols.
Education: B.Sc. and Ph.D. from Tsinghua University (2014, 2018). Postdoctoral positions at University of Science and Technology of China (2019) and Hartree Fellow at University of Maryland (2019–2022).
Research Interests: Quantum simulation (especially Hamiltonian simulation), quantum resource theories, self-testing quantum information, and entanglement detection. His work emphasizes practical applications of quantum computers and fundamental quantum mechanics.
Recent Achievements: Published in Nature Physics (2025), Communications in Mathematical Physics (2025), and Physical Review Letters. Awarded grants including the 2030 National Science and Technology Major Project (2025) and named MIT Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific (2024).
Awards: MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific 2024, 2030 National Science and Technology Major Project Youth Grant, RGC Early Career Scheme, and NSFC Young Scientists Fund.
Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD/MPhil students and leads projects on quantum algorithms, entanglement detection, and quantum advantage. Collaborates with HKUST and HKBU on quantum finance initiatives.
Labs & Teams: Co-founder of the HKU-Oxford Joint Lab in Quantum Information, leading a multidisciplinary team in quantum computing and information theory.
