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Basics
| Name | Xiaoru Zhang |
| Label | Ph.D. in Physics |
| xiaoruzhang@utexas.edu | |
| Phone | (737) 420-4318 |
| Url | https://zhang-xiaoru.github.io |
| Summary | Ph.D. candidate in computational/theoretical condensed matter physics. |
Work
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2024 - Present Graduate Research Assistant
Center for Complex Quantum System
Machine Learning Ferroelectric Modeling and Energy-efficient Neuromorphic Computing
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2022 - 2024 Graduate Research Assistant
Center for Complex Quantum System
Design, Fabrication and Characteristic of Acoustic Metamaterials
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2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Research Assistant
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Spatial-temporal Modulation of Optical Vortex Beam
Education
Publications
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2025 Reservoir Computing Using a Si-integrated Electro-optic Oxide
Manuscript under review
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2022.05 Detection and Demultiplexing of Cylindrical Vector Beams Enabled by Rotational Doppler Effect
Advanced Photonics Research
Skills
| Programming Language/Packages | |
| Python | |
| R | |
| MATLAB | |
| Numpy | |
| Pandas | |
| Scipy | |
| Numba | |
| Joblib | |
| Scikit-learn | |
| Matplotlib | |
| Seaborn | |
| Tensorflow | |
| ggplot2 | |
| JAGS |
| Machine Learning | |
| Ridge regression | |
| SVM | |
| PCA | |
| Kernel method | |
| Neural network | |
| Reservoir computing |
| Statistical/Math | |
| Linear algebra | |
| Differential equations | |
| Bayesian method | |
| Monte-Carlo sampling | |
| Statistical inference | |
| Numerical methods |
| Soft skills | |
| Excellent presenter | |
| Collaborative team member | |
| Fast learner | |
| Self-driving researcher |
Awards
Certificates
| Quant Finance Boot Camp | ||
| Erdős Institute | 2025 |
| Gold Level in WorldQuant Challenge | ||
| WorldQuant Brain | 2023 |
Languages
| Chinese | |
| Native speaker |
| English | |
| Fluent |
Projects
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Portfolio Optimization & Option Pricing: From Model to Real Market
- Portfolio Optimziation
- Option Priceing
- Monte-Carlo simulation
- Normality test
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Bayesian Modeling of Commuting Transportation Choice
- Bayesian methods
- Markov Chain Monte-Carlo
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Impact of Financial Indicators on Stock Market Performance
- Regressive analysis
- Statistical test
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Classifying Stellar Multiplicity Using Machine Learning Method
- Kernelized SVM classification, Cluster visualization
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Inverse Design of Nano-scale Acoustic Metasurface
- Inverse Design
- COMSOL
- Nano-fabrication