Yu-Hsueh Chen is broadly interested in condensed matter theory and its intersection with quantum information and computational approaches. He developed his interest in theoretical physics through investigating topological insulators and their applications to photonic crystals in Prof. Guang-Yu Guo's group at National Taiwan University (NTU). After receiving his Bachelor's degree, he joined Prof. Ying-Jer Kao's group at NTU to study topological orders using tensor networks. There, he proposed a unified scheme to detect the transition between Abelian and non-Abelian topological orders and used the symmetric tensor network to probe the excitation properties of the spin-1 Kitaev model. Now, he plans to explore the strongly-correlated system both in and out of equilibrium during his Ph.D. studies. Apart from academic activities, he enjoys jogging regularly, which strengthens his mind and helps him relieve stress.

Lindsey Hands graduated from Mount Holyoke College with a double major in Astronomy and Physics. There she worked with Prof. Jason Young, studying the dust and metal content of low surface brightness galaxies. She looks forward to continuing her work in observational astronomy at UCSD. Outside of the lab, she enjoys singing, hiking, and sewing.

Will Brunner graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, double majoring in physics and mathematics. Conducted research in the lab of Dr. Timothy Gay for three years, studying polarized light, electron spin polarization, and chirality. At UCSD, Will plans on continuing his work in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. In his free time, he enjoys video games, juggling, and unicycling.

Chen Wu's undergraduate career was at UCSD where he worked in Professor Kaixuan Ni's group to explore a position reconstruction algorithm for XENON1T Dark Matter detection. Chen Wu also received an M.S. degree from Stanford University where he focused on applying FPGA programming to control optical cavities in Professor Benjamin Lev's research of Cavity QED. In addition, Chen Wu spent several months in SLAC(LCLS) to develop a phasing pipeline for the Serial Femtosecond Crystallography (SFX) which is helping COVID-19 research currently. Now his research interest is experimental condensed matter physics with a focus on 2D materials. Chen Wu enjoys playing the violin and participating in different types of chamber music during his spare time.

"I received my bachelor's degree in physics at UC Berkeley, where I conducted research in theoretical particle physics focusing on phenomenology and possible applications of quantum information and quantum algorithms to HEP calculations. At UC San Diego, my goal is to explore new areas of research in theoretical cosmology and quantum gravity. I am also looking forward to teach and TA. Outside of physics, I enjoy outdoor activities such as rock climbing, trail running and surfing."

"My interest in physics first began to blossom during my freshman year at Vassar College, when I took a combination science/philosophy course titled “the Limits of Knowledge and Understanding,” I went on to graduate from Vassar with a B.A. in physics, as well as to assist a number of the Vassar faculty with their research, including Dr. Brian Daly with his work on the generation of high frequency phonons and Dr. Jenny Magnes with her novel interferometric approach to studying the locomotion of C. elegans. During this time, I also had the opportunity to assist Dr. Paul Hamilton with his research at U.C.L.A. in developing a high precision atom interferometer. I have since made an effort to merge my love of physics with my passion for education, by volunteering to tutor science and math at a charity organization in my hometown of Beulah, Michigan. Last year, I worked as an instructor of physics for the STEMCivics charter school in Trenton, New Jersey. Along with teaching and studying the mysteries of the universe, I enjoy spending time with my family, my pet bird, and playing music."

David Moore graduated from UCSD in 2017 with a double major in physics and mathematics after transferring from the San Diego Community College District in 2014. His research interests focus on the broad area of theoretical condensed matter physics. On his free time he enjoys programming anything from physical simulations to video games, as well as helping others with physics and math questions online.

"I attended the University of California, Los Angeles as an undergraduate. At UCLA, I worked with research groups in both fluid dynamics and experimental elementary particle physics. Now, my primary research interests are in experimental elementary particle physics. Outside of physics, my interests include lacrosse, running and electronic music."

"I earned my undergraduate degree in engineering physics and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. During that time, I spent two years working with Dr. Peter Abbamonte to look at phase transitions in transition metal dichalcogenides. At UCSD, I hope to get involved in computational biophysics/bioinformatics research. Perhaps my most unique hobby is that I play foot based rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution and Pump It Up."

"I am from Aurora, Illinois and I attended the University of Iowa where my undergraduate research was on studying a specific method of plasma transport in Saturn's magnetosphere. I am interested in developing and using numerical models to understand various processes, such as turbulence and magnetic reconnection, in space and laboratory plasmas. In my free time I like go running and work on my cooking skills."