Dr. Huanqian Loh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Huanqian (Hazel) Loh is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics departments at Duke University. She leads a research team focused on building defect-free neutral atom arrays using reconfigurable optical tweezers for applications in quantum simulation, quantum computation, and quantum sensing. Her recent research interests include far-from-equilibrium quantum dynamics, Hilbert space fragmentation, and the engineering of robust quantum systems. Professor Loh is a recognized Principal Investigator and was awarded the L'Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science International Rising Talent. Additionally, she served on the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Quantum Computing.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-07-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and conducting research in the areas of quantum computing and simulation.

Awards

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2025 Sloan Research Fellowship

2025-02-19
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Recognized L'Oreal-UNESCO Women in Science International Rising Talent

Courses

PHYSICS 264L: Optics Modern Physics EGR 393: Research Projects Engineering ECE 590: Advanced Topics Electrical Computer Engineering

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)