WHAT WE DO
We develop theoretical and computational methods such as first-principles Open Quantum Dynamics based on density-matrix formalism and Many-Body Perturbation Theory to understand and predict complex solid-state and nanostructures’ properties such as spin-optronics, quasiparticle dynamics, quantum defect physics, spin and electron relaxation and transport with many-body interactions at the atomistic levels, for quantum information science, microelectronics, and energy conversion applications.
We sincerely appreciate the support from National Science Foundation (DMR/CMMT, CHE, Wisconsin MRSEC), Department of Energy – Basic Energy Science (Computational Chemical Science, Computational Materials Science, EFRC CHOISE), AFOSR, MOORE Foundation, and Alfred P. SLOAN Fellowship.
OUR RESEARCH
Current research topics: a) first-principles open quantum dynamics in solids for relaxation and decoherence of quasiparticles; b) electronic excitation and optical spectroscopy including many-body interactions; c) solid-state quantum defects.
PUBLICATIONS
Resource our publications and documentation. Publications are presented in chronological order to view the evolution of our research and theoretical developments.
TEACHING RESOURCES
Teaching materials and guidelines for students and interested parties. Various lessons plans and educational resources. Additional support for ongoing classes will be posted here.
Recent News
Computational tool reveals the structure of breakthrough quantum material
Congratulations to Yuan Ping, Kejun Li, and Shimin Zhang on their recognition by the University of Wisconsin–Madison College of Engineering for their recent work on quantum materials!
April 1, 2026
Deep spin defects in zinc oxide for high-fidelity single-shot readout
Congratulations to Shimin Zhang, Erik Perez, Taejoon Park, Kejun Li, Hosung Seo, and Yuan Ping for their work on "Deep spin defects in zinc oxide for high-fidelity single-shot readout", published in PRX Quantum on March 23 2026!
April 1, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Shimin Zhang
Congratulations to Dr. Shimin Zhang, who graduated from the Ping Group with her successful defense on January 8!
February 10, 2026
First-principles open quantum dynamics for solids based on density-matrix formalism
Congratulations to Jacopo Simoni, Gabriele Riva, and Yuan Ping on "First-principles open quantum dynamics for solids based on density-matrix formalism", published in The Journal of Chemical Physics on November 6 2025!
December 1, 2025
Spin non-collinear real-time time-dependent density-functional theory and implementation in the modern GPU-accelerated INQ code
Congratulations to Jacopo Simoni, Wuzhang Fang, Andrew Grieder and Yuan Ping for their work with Xavier Andrade Alfredo A. Correa, and Tadashi Ogitsu on "Spin non-collinear real-time time-dependent density-functional theory and implementation in the modern GPU-accelerated INQ code", published in APL Computational Physics!
October 14, 2025- More News