Leading quantum physicist You Chenglong joins cutting-edge Chinese research institute

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ling XinJanuary 19, 2026 at 05:00 AM

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Quantum physicist You Chenglong, formerly at Louisiana State University, has joined the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) in Chengdu as a professor. You, a rising researcher in quantum sensing and precision measurement, worked in the US for over a decade before taking the position in China this month. UESTC, known for its defense-related technology research, has been on the US government's export-control Entity List since 2012. You's research focuses on using light for ultra-precise measurements, relevant to navigation sensors and gravitational-wave detection. While not yet officially listed on UESTC's faculty page, his Google Scholar profile confirms his affiliation with the university.

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Baton Rouge 40% Chengdu 40% US government 50% Louisiana State University 60% China ×270% United States ×270% University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) ×480% You Chenglong ×590%

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