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City University of Hong Kong
"A global hub for innovation and scientific discovery."
City University of Hong Kong (CityU) is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. Its Physics Department is a beacon of research excellence in Asia, recognized for its pioneering contributions to condensed matter physics, quantum materials, and computational science.
Research Internship Structure
A rigorous 8-week dual-mode experience designed to immerse students in high-level academic research within the Greater Bay Area.
4 Weeks On-site Residency
Based in the heart of the Greater Bay Area (Shenzhen and Hong Kong), students engage in intensive laboratory work and face-to-face mentorship.
4 Weeks Online Analysis
Transitioning to remote collaboration, interns work on data processing, theoretical modeling, and manuscript preparation with weekly synchronous check-ins.
Tech Enterprise Visits
We organize seminars between interns and leaders of tech innovation enterprises in the Greater Bay Area, providing students with enlightenment in technology entrepreneurship.
Distinguished Mentorship
Learn directly from world-class physicists and researchers at the forefront of their fields.
Prof. Bao Wei
Chair Professor of Physics, City University of Hong KongA leading experimental physicist specializing in quantum materials and neutron scattering. His research investigates correlated electron systems, unconventional superconductivity, magnetism, and strongly correlated materials using advanced neutron scattering techniques.
Prof. Zhang Ge
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, City University of Hong KongResearch interests include theoretical and computational physics, soft matter, and biophysics. His work combines computational modeling and machine learning approaches to understand complex physical systems.
Prof. Danfeng (Denver) Li
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, City University of Hong KongResearch focuses on quantum materials, nickelate superconductivity, oxide heterostructures, and low-dimensional quantum systems. His group explores emergent quantum phenomena in strongly correlated materials.
Dr. Xiao Li
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics, City University of Hong KongReceived his B.S. from Peking University and Ph.D. in Physics from The University of Texas at Austin. After postdoctoral research at the Condensed Matter Theory Center, University of Maryland, he joined City University of Hong Kong in 2019 as an Assistant Professor.
Proven Program Impact
The YutChun–CityU partnership has created a sustainable pathway connecting outstanding students with research and postgraduate opportunities, leading to continued growth in applications, enrollments, and academic outcomes.