Christopher Kang
Short Bio
I’m Chris, a junior at the University of Washington double majoring in Computer Science and Economics. I have broad interests spanning quantum computing, macroeconomics, and public policy. In my current research, I’m studying how quantum algorithms could be co-designed with novel architectures and have previously worked on quantum Hamiltonian simulation. In my free time, I serve as Co-Chair of the CSE Student Advisory Council and a Board Member on the LGBTQ+@CSE group.
Academic
Notable Papers
- (New!) A Computational Approach To Understanding Lobbying Behavior (Big Data); A paper describing computational methods for studying lobbyist behavior. Written with the S-tier Jacob Peplins.
- Strength Through Science: Optimizing the DOE National Laboratories (Intro to Public Policy); a study investigating how Department of Energy National labs are operated and recommendations to improve their effectiveness.
- Randomized Hamiltonian Compilation (Graduate Quantum Computing); demonstrating core equations in Earl Campbell’s random Hamiltonian Compilation for quantum simulation.
- A Brief Introduction to Quantum Algorithms (Honors Real + Complex Analysis); explored quantum search and factoring (Grover’s and Shor’s, respectively), and demonstrated core theorems and lemmas.
- Improving Financial Inclusion in Ghana (Social Entrepreneurship); research into existing strategies for financial inclusion in Ghana alongside strategies for public/private sectors players.
Extracurricular
Leadership
I currently serve as Chair of the Student Advisory Council. I am lucky to serve with 15 other talented individuals. During my tenure, SAC has transformed to focus on faculty and staff relationships for actionable change.
Involvement
- Diversity Committee (2019-)
- Dawgbytes - K12 Outreach @ UW CSE (2019-)
- SAC (2018-)
- Q++ - LGBTQ @ UW CSE (2018-)
Awards
- Top Honors Calculus Student (2019)
- 1% Interdisciplinary Honors Student (2018)
- Theta Chi Helping Hand Award (2018)