Welcome First Year Students 2025-26
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 Maren Adnee maren.adnee@yale.edu University of Maine |
I am interested in the development of experimental and analytical methods that can untangle complex interactions to reveal underlying patterns, especially as applied to correlated systems and emergent phenomena in condensed matter physics. Prior to beginning my career in physics, I lived in the Kansai region of Japan. |
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 Helena Beeloo helena.beeloo@yale.edu Bridgewater State University |
Radiation Pressure and Quantum Optomechanics I am currently teaching myself how to play guitar! |
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 Aprameyan Desikan aprameyan.desikan@yale.edu Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Mohali |
I am interested in experimental quantum information science specifically with superconducting circuit systems. I hope to study more on their hybrid interactions with other quantum systems. |
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 Joaquin Fernandez Odell joaquin.fernandezodell@yale.edu Reed College |
I am interested in emergent behavior in many body quantum systems, and its application to quantum information. I like to game, play ultimate frisbee, and shoot pool. I even wrote my undergraduate thesis on billiard physics! |
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 Tyler Hadsell tyler.hadsell@yale.edu California State University, Long Beach |
I am interested in studies and applications of topological materials, most notably topologically protected quantum computing. I am also very interested in high energy physics and standard model expansions. I held a record (very briefly) for a round 50 speedrun on the Call of Duty Zombies map Moon. |
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 Avery Hanna avery.hanna@yale.edu Tufts University |
I’m interested in experimental particle physics — particularly how machine learning and quantum technology can advance our knowledge in this field. I’m scuba certified! |
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 Erica Herrera Huaman erica.herrerahuaman@yale.edu University of Maryland |
I’m interested in computational biophysics! My previous work has been on cytoskeleton mechanics, adapting an algorithm for biophysical models, and myosin polymerization. I enjoy staying active through hiking, gardening, and have gotten into bouldering! I also enjoy crafting activities and playing a good board game with friends! |
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 Forrest Hutchison forrest.hutchison@yale.edu Yale University |
Gravitational wave astrophysics and cosmology. I love being outdoors and sharing baked goods with friends! |
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 Erin McGee erin.mcgee@yale.edu Stevens Institute of Technology |
Experimental AMO I play the violin. |
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 Zach Muraskin zach.muraskin@yale.edu Carnegie Mellon University |
Experimental Particle Physics, Neutrinos I enjoy sending things to the Moon! Attempt two is scheduled for late 2025. |
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 Jacob Paras jacob.paras@yale.edu Georgia Institute of Technology |
I am interested in computational techniques for gravitational wave astrophysics, cosmological simulations, and particle physics — particularly machine learning, quantum computing, and high performance computing. I am a fourth degree black belt in taekwondo and enjoy cooking and playing guitar. |
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 Lily Phillips lily.phillips@yale.edu Smith College |
I’m interested in the experimental study of quantum materials, focusing on unconventional superconductivity and its interplay with other emergent electronic phases. Outside of physics, I have a deep interest in the history of science. During a year studying abroad in France, I explored the cultural and intellectual roots of quantum physics—how the ideas emerged, and the people behind them. A highlight was visiting the Niels Bohr Institute in Copenhagen, where I conducted archival research on the role of play, collaboration, and fun, and how these dynamics helped shape the development of quantum theory! |
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 Yutang Qiao yutang.qiao@yale.edu ShanghaiTech University |
I am interested in condensed matter physics & quantum many body physics. I like skiing, billiards and cycling. I love watching soccer games and NBA. |
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 Bradyn Quintard bradyn.quintard@yale.edu Dartmouth College |
I am interested in experimental particle physics across a range of topics such as QCD and the Quark-Gluon Plasma, neutrinos, and dark matter searches. I am particularly interested in detector physics as it relates to these ongoing projects. I once played trumpet at the Sydney Opera House! |
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 Rohit Raut rohit.raut@yale.edu Yale University |
Neutrinos and Dark Matter Searches, Experimental Particle Physics |
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 Katie Ream katie.ream@yale.edu Yale University |
Neutrinos and high energy experimental particle physics!
I got a 140% in my middle school juggling unit and I love to sing and play the drums! |
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 Josie Rose josie.rose@yale.edu The Ohio State University |
I’m excited to start research in nuclear experiment/heavy ions. My previous work has been in stellar intensity interferometry, measuring the angular sizes and (for the first time!) shapes of bright stars. I love being outdoors, gardening, and caring for my plants. I also run, bike, and do a little bit of rock climbing, and I love singing and watching live theater. |
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 Xulei Sun xulei.sun@yale.edu University of Science and Technology of China |
Astrophysics, Particle Physics |
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 Anna-Lydia Vieli acv42@yale.edu ETH Zurich |
I’m passionate about non-Hermitian physics, because of its ability to describe realistic physical systems, and yet exhibit surprising physical phenomena. I’m also interested in quantum many-body physics, quantum optics and optomechanics. I like feeling no gravity. |
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 Han Wang han.wang@yale.edu University of Science and Technology of China |
Condensed matter physics |
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 Pengpeng Xiao p.xiao@yale.edu Fudan University |
I’m interested in using machine learning to accelerate physics simulation and discovery. On the other hand, I’m also exploring how to embed physics into machine learning models enhance them. I enjoy hiking, biking and spending time in nature. I’m actively looking for friends to hike and explore great food afterwards. |