School of Physics and Astronomy, Sun Yat-sen University | China
Jiangming Yao is a Professor at the School of Physics and Astronomy at Sun Yat-sen University in Zhuhai, Guangdong, China. He is an expert in nuclear physics, specializing in quantum many-body approaches, including ab initio calculations and chiral effective field theory. With a strong academic background, he has significantly contributed to the study of nuclear structure, hypernuclei, and neutron stars, and has made strides in neutrino physics and CP violation.
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📚 Early Academic Pursuits
Jiangming Yao’s academic journey began at Nankai University, where he earned his BSc in 2004. He continued his academic excellence at Peking University, completing a PhD in Nuclear and Particle Physics in 2009 under the supervision of Jie Meng. His doctoral research, Covariant Density Functional Theory for Nuclear Spectroscopy, laid the foundation for his future work in nuclear structure and theoretical models. He also undertook an exchange program at Technical University of Munich in Germany, supervised by Peter Ring, where he expanded his theoretical knowledge.
💼 Professional Endeavors
Professor Yao’s career spans multiple prestigious institutions globally. After earning his PhD, he held several postdoctoral research positions at the Université Libre de Bruxelles, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Michigan State University‘s FRIB/NSCL. He later served as an Assistant Professor at Tohoku University in Japan before returning to China, where he is now a Professor at Sun Yat-sen University. His professional journey reflects a deep commitment to advancing nuclear theory through innovative computational methods.
🔬 Contributions and Research Focus
Professor Yao’s research primarily focuses on quantum many-body approaches with applications to nuclear matrix elements in neutrino physics and nuclear structure. He applies chiral effective field theory to model neutrinoless double-beta decay and CP violation, while also utilizing nuclear density functional theory for exploring nuclear matter and neutron stars. His work on hypernuclei and the study of Schiff moments for new physics are fundamental for advancing our understanding of nuclear interactions in extreme conditions.
📊 Academic Cites
Professor Yao has authored over 100 peer-reviewed research papers, with an impressive H-index of 33 and more than 3,000 citations. His research output is highly respected in the scientific community, with notable recognition for his contributions in journals like Physical Review C, Progress of Theoretical and Experimental Physics, and the European Physical Journal A. His research impact is reflected in his academic presence on databases like Web of Science, ORCID, and Inspirehep.
🛠️ Research Skills
Professor Yao is highly proficient in various computational methods central to nuclear physics. These include ab initio calculations, nuclear density functional theory (DFT), and chiral effective field theory (EFT). His expertise also spans the use of advanced techniques like multi-reference covariant DFT, generator coordinate method, and the in-medium similarity renormalization group (IM-SRG), enabling highly accurate studies of nuclear structure, exotic nuclei, and nuclear reactions.
👩🏫 Teaching Experience
Professor Yao has been an inspiring educator at Sun Yat-sen University, where he teaches courses such as Advanced Quantum Mechanics, Atomic Physics, Nuclear Theory, and Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics. His dedication to mentoring graduate students, alongside his extensive tutoring experience at Peking University and Southwest University, underscores his commitment to shaping the next generation of physicists. His students are often involved in high-impact nuclear research topics under his guidance.
🏆 Awards and Honors
Professor Yao has received numerous prestigious awards and grants in recognition of his innovative contributions to nuclear physics. Notable among these is his National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) grants, including a significant award for his project on ab initio nuclear matrix elements for neutrinoless double beta decay. He also earned the Wu-Si Scholarship for Top Students during his studies at Peking University and has been honored with multiple research funding initiatives over his career.
🌱 Legacy and Future Contributions
Professor Yao’s work has laid the groundwork for continued progress in nuclear physics, especially in the realms of neutrino physics and nuclear matrix element calculations. His leadership in organizing high-impact workshops and symposia, such as the Workshop on Generator Coordinate Method and the Symposium on Nuclear Physics in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Area, reflects his dedication to fostering collaboration and advancing the field. His ongoing research promises to deepen our understanding of nuclear interactions and contribute to groundbreaking discoveries in particle physics and astrophysics.
Publications Top Notes
Ab initio Uncertainty Quantification of Neutrinoless Double-Beta Decay in Ge-76
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- Authors: Belley, A.; Yao, J.M.; Bally, B.; Pitcher, J.; Engel, J.; Hergert, H.; Holt, J.D.; Miyagi, T.; Rodríguez, T.R.; Romero, A.M. et al.
- Journal: Physical Review Letters
- Year: 2024
Emulating generator coordinate method with extended eigenvector continuation: Lipkin-Meshkov-Glick model
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- Authors: Luo, Q.Y.; Zhang, X.; Chen, L.H.; Yao, J.M.
- Journal: arXiv
- Year: 2024
Low-momentum relativistic nucleon-nucleon potentials: Nuclear matter
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- Authors: Wang, C.; Wang, S.; Tong, H.; Hu, J.; Yao, J.
- Journal: Physical Review C
- Year: 2024
Multireference covariant density-functional theory for the low-lying states of odd-mass nuclei
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- Authors: Zhou, E.F.; Wu, X.Y.; Yao, J.M.
- Journal: Physical Review C
- Year: 2024
Quantum-Number Projected Generator Coordinate Method for ^21Ne with a Chiral Two-Nucleon-Plus-Three-Nucleon Interaction
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- Authors: Lin, W.; Zhou, E.; Yao, J.; Hergert, H.
- Journal: Symmetry
- Year: 2024