Perimeter Institute
Shiyu Zhou is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Perimeter Institute since September 2023. Previously, Shiyu served as President of Women in Physics at Boston University from September 2018 to September 2023, where key achievements included organizing the Conference for Undergraduate Women in Physics and launching a mentorship program for female undergraduates. As a PhD candidate and Research Assistant at Boston University from September 2017 to August 2023, Shiyu developed novel models for benchmarking quantum devices and simulated topological protected quantum states. Additional experience includes serving as a Graduate Teaching Fellow, recognized with an Outstanding Teaching Fellow award, and an Applied Scientist Intern at Amazon Web Services, where Shiyu prototyped NISQ algorithms. Shiyu's teaching experience extends to serving as a Teaching Assistant at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Academic credentials include a PhD in Physics and a Bachelor's degree in Physics and Philosophy from Boston University, along with secondary education from Shanghai No.3 Girls High School.
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Perimeter Institute
Perimeter Institute offers a dynamic work culture fueled by ideas and collaboration. The centre hosts a diverse research community, including some of today’s pre-eminent theoretical physicists, PhD and master's-level trainees, and the world’s largest group of independent postdoctoral fellows in the field, all supported by an enthusiastic group of administrative professionals. Perimeter is dynamic, team-driven workplace that offers many opportunities to feed mind and body, including: - An inspiring, award-winning facility in a beautiful setting on the edge of Silver Lake - The Black Hole Bistro, the Institute's on-site restaurant - Fitness centre, reflecting pool, lounge, and many comfortable "collaboration spaces" with blackboards for sharing ideas - Full-size theatre that hosts public lectures, colloquia, talks, cultural events and more - Social activities and professional development opportunities - Easy walking distance to Waterloo Park, Uptown Waterloo shopping and restaurants, and hotels Perimeter Institute is a place where bold ideas flourish. It’s a culture that thrives on collaboration and new perspectives, bringing together great minds in a shared endeavour to achieve breakthroughs that will transform our future. Bring your ideas to Perimeter Institute.