Lucas Wang

Lucas was born in Mountain View, California and raised in both the US and Taiwan. He received his B.S. in Molecular Engineering from the University of Chicago in 2023 and is pursuing a PhD in Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Prior to starting his graduate program, he worked on quantum computer algorithms for hardware-efficient quantum chemistry simulations. His current research interests include nanophotonics, quantum computing, and squeezed states of light. Outside of research, Lucas enjoys board games, reading, hiking, and spending time with friends.

Recommended Reading: Sheldon Axler's "Linear Algebra Done Right" was the first book to get me really excited about math and to build my confidence in physics and computer science. It is a great book for beginners and for those who might appreciate a new perspective on the subject. For a silly read, I recommend "Redshirts" by John Scalzi.