Hello, I'm

Chen Huang

Exploring the quantum world, from physics to computation.

From the evolution of a quantum state to a computation we can actually run.

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quantum computing
compilation
neutral atoms
trapped ions
semiconductor quantum dots
quantum circuits
quantum information
charge noise
quantum control
optical tweezers
scheduling
placement
routing
spin qubits
automatic calibration
quantum optics
zoned architecture
atom arrays

About Me

Hi, I'm Chen, a PhD student in Computer Science and Engineering at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). My research focuses on quantum compilation for neutral-atom systems and hardware-software co-design.

I am interested in advancing quantum computing through both theory and experiment. My training in physics has provided me with a strong theoretical foundation and hands-on experience with neutral atoms, trapped ions, and semiconductor qubits.

I am also a co-founder and chief architect of Open-QI, where I lead research and development in neutral-atom quantum computing. I contribute to FatQat as well.

May 21, 2026A first-author paper was accepted by IEEE Transactions on Quantum Engineering (TQE)!
Feb 24, 2026A co-first-author paper was accepted by DAC 2026!
Feb 2, 2026I started my research assistantship at CUHK CSE.
Jan 26, 2026I received the official PhD offer from CUHK CSE. Next stop, Hong Kong!
Oct 1, 2025I received the Master's degree in Physics from Imperial College London with distinction.

Research

Quantum compilation with neutral atoms

In recent years, quantum computing has made significant progress in both hardware and software. However, executing quantum algorithms efficiently on physical systems still requires a crucial compilation step to translate logical quantum circuits into hardware-executable instructions — a field that remains in its early stages.

Charge noise in semiconductor qubits

Semiconductor qubits are a promising candidate for quantum computing, owing to their compatibility with existing semiconductor fabrication techniques, long coherence times, and scalability for large-scale integration. However, building a robust quantum computer with semiconductor spin qubits faces significant challenges, the most pressing being noise—particularly charge noise. To address this critical ssue, it is essential to first study and understand the underlying mechanisms of charge noise.

Automatic calibration for trapped-ion systems

Quantum operations with multiple trapped-ions rely on the collective vibrational modes of the ion chain, known as phonons. Critical parameters such as ion positions, phonon frequencies, and the strength of ion-phonon interactions are closely related to the structure of the ion trap chip, the surrounding environment, and the configuration of the trapping potential. To achieve high-performance trapped-ion quantum computing, precise calibration of system parameters is essential.