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
Professor Yuan Ping named H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellow
Congratulations to Professor Yuan Ping for being named 2026-27 H.I. Romnes Faculty Fellow! Link to news. This prestigious fellowship recognizes outstanding research achievements within six years of earning tenure at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. This …
September 8, 2026
Successful ESW26 Workshop at UW-Madison
This June 22–25, UW–Madison hosted the Annual Workshop on Recent Developments in Electronic Structure Methods (ESW26 – Workshop on Recent Developments in Electronic Structure Methods) for the first time since the series began in 1989, …
August 8, 2026
Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Grieder
Congratulations to Dr. Andrew Grieder, who graduated from the Ping Group with a successful Ph.D. defense on July 22!
July 24, 2026
Congratulations to Sunman Cao!
Congratulations to Sunman Cao for being awarded the Felice Michaels Levin Scholarship and the L. R. Ingersoll Award! The Felice Michaels Levin Scholarship
May 26, 2026
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- More News