Dr. Yi Zhuang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yi-Zhuang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of California, San Diego. He earned his Ph.D. from Tsinghua University in 2013. His research focuses on theoretical investigations of correlated topological phases and phase transitions in condensed matter and high-energy physics. He works on understanding the dynamics of quantum entanglement and the application of machine learning to many-body problems. Yi-Zhuang has co-authored several significant publications, including studies on the Sachdev-Ye-Kitaev model and symmetry-protected topological states, aiming to bridge concepts in quantum mechanics and theoretical physics.

Research Interests

Topological Phases Phase Transitions Condensed Matter Physics High-Energy Physics Quantum Entanglement Machine Learning Many-Body Problems

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Teaching and conducting research in theoretical physics, particularly in areas related to topological phases and quantum mechanics.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).