Christopher Kang
Short Bio
I’m Chris, a senior at the University of Washington double majoring in Computer Science and Economics. My research interests are best described as full stack quantum computation, including co-designing quantum algorithms with NISQ hardware and general theory research into quantum algorithms. Beyond my research, I am interested in the macroeconomics of inequality, tech policy, and philosophy.
Current Projects (Research & Otherwise)
- Memory-efficient phase estimation-based Hamiltonian simulation techniques
- Co-designed control algorithms for hybrid boson-qubit quantum computers
- General USTPC tech policy recommendations
- Improving access to ugrad research within UW CSE
Academic
Notable Papers
- (New!) Statement on Principles for the Development and Deployment of Equitable, Private, and Secure Remote Test Administration Systems and accompanying Op-Ed (USTPC); Statement published by the Association for Computing Machinery, written with the support of Simson Garfinkel, Jeanna Matthews, and Jeremy Epstein.
- (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 Peplinski.
- So many decisions, so little time: A Brief Introduction to Stochastic Multi-Armed Bandits (Random Algos); A final paper giving a brief introduction to Multi-Armed Bandits from a philosophical perspective.
- 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
Service
I am on special appointment at UW CSE to improve the undergraduate research experience. If you have comments, questions, or concerns, you’re welcome to reach out to me!
Leadership
I served as Chair/Co-Chair of the Student Advisory Council. During my tenure, SAC has transformed to focus on faculty and staff relationships for actionable change. My main regret was that I wasn’t able to do more due to personal limitations; I hope to continue honing my leadership skills for the next opportunity.
Involvement
- ACM US Tech Policy Council (2021-)
- UW CSE Diversity Committee (2019-)
- Dawgbytes - K12 Outreach @ UW CSE (2019-2020)
- SAC (2018-)
- Q++ - LGBTQ @ UW CSE (2018-)
Awards
I have been graciously supported by the Mathematics, Economics, and Computer Science departments / schools:
- Hellmut Golde Endowed Scholarship, UW CSE (2021)
- George and Pearl Corkery Scholarship in Economics (2021)
- Top Honors Calculus Student (2019)
- 1% Interdisciplinary Honors Student (2018)
- Theta Chi Helping Hand Award (2018)