Dr. Bing Qi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Bing Qi is an Associate Professor of Physics at NYU Shanghai. He previously held positions as a Senior Researcher in the Quantum Research Team at Cisco Systems and as a Senior Research Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Additionally, he served as a Joint Faculty Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Bing received his PhD in Applied Optics from Dalian University of Technology in 1996. Between 1996 and 2013, he held various research positions at Tsinghua University, Virginia Tech, and the University of Toronto. His research interests strongly focus on quantum cryptography, quantum communications and networking, and optical sensing.

Research Interests

Quantum Cryptography Quantum Communications and Networking Optical Sensing

Experience

Senior Researcher

2013-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Cisco Systems • Shanghai

Leading research in quantum technology applications.

Senior Research Scientist

2014-01-01 — 2017-12-31

Oak Ridge National Laboratory • Oak Ridge, TN

Conducting research on advanced quantum systems.

Joint Faculty Associate Professor

2017-01-01 — 2020-12-31

University of Tennessee, Knoxville • Knoxville, TN

Teaching and conducting research in physics.

Requirements for New York University Shanghai

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
GRE Subject
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with a major in mathematics or equivalent Three semesters of college-level calculus (including multivariable) One semester of linear algebra
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts from all institutions attended
  • Three letters of recommendation (preferably from mathematicians)
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • GRE Mathematics Subject Test score
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (for non-native speakers)
Specialization Notes

The Ph.D. program in Mathematics offers research opportunities specifically at NYU Shanghai.