Prof. Norman Y. Yao, Ph.D.

Norman Yao is Professor of Physics at the Harvard University.

His research lies at the interface between AMO physics, condensed matter and quantum information science. In recent years, the synergy between these fields has been strengthened by the ability to assemble complex quantum many-body systems from individual atoms, ions, molecules and photons. These advances have opened the door to realising non-equilibrium phases of matter, to tests of quantum computational advantage and measuring the intrinsic properties of topological phases. He is currently interested in the study of spin liquids, Floquet phases of matter, quantum information encryption, emergent hydrodynamics and quantum measurement at high pressures.

In 2025/2026, he is holding an Honorary Fellowship at CAS at the invitation of Prof. Dr Immanuel Bloch (LMU) and Prof. Dr Monika Aidelsburger (LMU), which will see him returning to LMU for extended stays on a regular basis.