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 the use of AI in fundamental science. In condensed matter, I’m interested in strongly correlated many-body quantum systems, topological quantum matter/quantum geometry, and quantum algorithms. Earlier, I worked in stellar astrophysics, including spectral classification of main-sequence stars and dwarfs. A big picture of my research nowadays is using AI techniques to uncover new physical theories from small-scale quantum systems to the large-scale structure of the universe.
Most-updated profile: Personal Website
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, AI in fundamental Science, Astrophysics
Miscellaneous
Past Engagements: Stellar Data Lab Member, Cool Star Lab Member, UCSD Research Award NASA L’SPACE Program - NPWEE Fellow, AMERICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY (AAS) Member
Courses taught: PHY2004L, 2048L, 2053L (UF); MATH2, 3C (UC San Diego)
Advisor: Jiabin Yu