Lexu Zhao (Gavin)
Pronouns:He/His/Him
CONTACT INFORMATION
EMAIL: le.zhao@ufl.edu
OFFICE: New Physics Building #2331
OVERVIEW
My research spans condensed matter theory, astrophysics, and AI in fundamental science. In condensed matter, I study topological phases and strongly correlated systems using many-body theory, renormalization-group ideas, and AI-assisted variational methods. In astrophysics, I explore primordial black holes as dark matter candidates, holographic principles in our universe, and black hole quantum information. My earlier work focused on stellar astrophysics, including spectral typing of main-sequence stars and cool dwarfs. A central theme of my research is using AI techniques to uncover new theories from small-scale quantum systems to the large-scale structure of the universe.
More info at: research section
Education
PhD. Physics, University of Florida, 2024 - Current
B.S. Mathematics, University of California, San Diego, 2020 - 2024
B.S. Physics (Astrophysics), University of California, San Diego, 2020 - 2024
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Theory, Astrophysics, AI in fundamental Science
Miscellaneous
Most-updated profile: Personal Website
Past Engagements:
Courses taught: PHY2004L, 2048L, 2053L (UF); MATH2, 3C (UC, San Diego)
Advisor: Jiabin Yu