The Zhang Lab at Columbia University

Our group leverages the unique advantages of qubit-photon interactions to advance the frontiers of quantum science and technology. We focus on introducing new capabilities, such as high levels of connectivity, into superconducting circuits and solid-state spin platforms by integrating these qubits with microwave waveguides and silicon photonics. This foundation enables us to explore novel possibilities in basic science, such as many-body quantum simulation and quantum topological photonics, as well as pushing the boundaries of quantum computing and networking technologies.

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Latest News

Paper Published in PRX Quantum!

Prof. Zhang and Berkeley team's work in PRX Quantum explores the stability of T centers in silicon photonic cavities. We show that their emission remains stable for milliseconds in the dark, but laser light itself drives spectral diffusion. These insights point to strategies for producing indistinguishable photons, a key step toward scalable quantum networks. 🎉

2025-09-16

Welcome New Lab Members!

We’re excited to welcome new members to the Zhang Lab this summer and fall! 🎉 Joining us are postdocs Ahmed Shariful Alam and Dongseob Kim, PhD student Jaewon Jung, master’s students Chennan (Leo) He and Ken Loong Oi, and undergraduate researchers Benjamin Proothi and Shawn Hans Kathuria. Thrilled to have you all on board as we start an exciting new semester of research and discovery!

2025-09-01

Paper Published in Optica!

Prof. Zhang and Berkeley team's work in Optica demonstrates bus-coupled silicon photonic cavities hosting T centers. We show frequency-multiplexed operation and hybridized cavity modes, pointing to scalable routes for entanglement distribution in quantum networks. 🎉

2025-08-26

Prof. Zhang Selected as Scialog Fellow!

Prof. Zhang has been named a Scialog Fellow in Quantum Matter and Information 🎉. This program brings together early-career researchers across physics, chemistry, materials science, and engineering to spark new collaborations and tackle fundamental questions in quantum science and technology.

2025-07-01

DF1 Commissioned!

The coolest place in our lab is officially up and running! 🎉 Huge kudos to everyone who helped bring DF1 to life—what a team effort. Special thanks to Kyle, our amazing lab renovation project manager, and to Bluefors cryoengineers Pranjal and David for their expert support.

2025-06-18

Thank You, AWS, for Powering Our Quantum Research

We gratefully acknowledge the generous support from the AWS Center for Quantum Computing, which is helping advance our research on superconducting qubits.

Special thanks to Grant Currin for crafting the news story and to Xutong Liu for the beautiful packaging design and image contribution.

Read the full article here: Columbia Engineering News

2025-06-09

PI: Xueyue (Sherry) Zhang
Email: zhang.xueyue@columbia.edu

We are located in the Schapiro Center for Engineering and Physical Science Research (CEPSR) at Columbia University.
530 W 120th St, New York, NY 10027