Yuanhao Liang
Incoming Ph.D. Student in Materials Science, University of Oxford
yliang20[AT]usc.edu
Bio
I am a MS student in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electric and Computer Engineering at University of Southern California, advised by Prof. Zaijun Chen. I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Nankai University with a GPA of 3.87/4.0, ranking in the top level of my graduating year. I graduated Summa Cum Laude as one of the Outstanding Graduates (Top 1%).
My current research primarily focuses on optical neural networks, aiming to uncover consistent principles that drive ultralow-energy analog computing, AI/ML acceleration hardware, interconnects, and distributed computing systems. I have a strong interest in the design and optimization of algorithms, and I am passionate about advancing computational efficiency through innovative architectures and methodologies.
Publications
Most recent publications on Google Scholar.
‡ indicates equal contribution.
VCSEL Optical Neural Networks for High-throughput AI Training
Yuanhao Liang, James Wang, Xinyi Ren, . . . , and Zaijun Chen.
CLEO, 2025.
Scalable, Low-energy Homodyne Computing Crossbar based on TFLN and SiN/Si Photonics
Kaiwen Xue, Lian Zhou, . . . , Yuanhao Liang, . . . , and Zaijun Chen.
CLEO, 2025.
Single-shot in-sensor optical spectral AI processing
Yuan Li, Lian Zhou, . . . , Yuanhao Liang, . . . , and Zaijun Chen.
CLEO, 2025.
Intrinsic Frequency Noise of the Thin Film Lithium Niobate Platforms
Ran Yin, Yue Yu, . . . , Yuanhao Liang, . . . , and Mengjie Yu.
CLEO, 2025.
Time-of-flight Optical Neural Network
Yuanhao Liang, James Wang, Yin Ran, . . . , and Zaijun Chen.
In preparation.
VCSEL Optical Neural Networks for High-throughput AI Training
Yuanhao Liang, James Wang, Xinyi Ren, . . . , and Zaijun Chen.
CLEO, 2025.
Scalable, Low-energy Homodyne Computing Crossbar based on TFLN and SiN/Si Photonics
Kaiwen Xue, Lian Zhou, . . . , Yuanhao Liang, . . . , and Zaijun Chen.
CLEO, 2025.
Single-shot in-sensor optical spectral AI processing
Yuan Li, Lian Zhou, . . . , Yuanhao Liang, . . . , and Zaijun Chen.
CLEO, 2025.
Intrinsic Frequency Noise of the Thin Film Lithium Niobate Platforms
Ran Yin, Yue Yu, . . . , Yuanhao Liang, . . . , and Mengjie Yu.
CLEO, 2025.
Time-of-flight Optical Neural Network
Yuanhao Liang, James Wang, Yin Ran, . . . , and Zaijun Chen.
In preparation.
Vitæ
Full Resume in PDF.
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University of Oxford Oct 2025 startPh.D. Student
Department of Materials -
University of California, Berkeley Jan 2025 - currentVisiting Student Researcher
Department of EECS -
Nankai University Jan 2025 - currentVisiting Student Researcher
School of Physics -
University of Southern California Sep 2023 - Dec 2024M.S. Student
Electric and Computer Engineering -
Nankai University Sep 2019 -Jul 2023B.S. Student
Physics