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China Quantum Researcher Guo Yanliang Builds Ultracold Atom Lab

8/25/2026

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Guo Yanliang left a European quantum lab to set up a research group in Beijing.
He became associate professor at Renmin University of China to build an ultracold atom platform.
Guo has published research papers in the journals Science and Nature.
He was named to MIT Technology Review’s “Innovators Under 35 China” list.
Guo said China’s research environment fits his debate-style approach and offers stronger long-term support than Europe.

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Guo Yanliang left a European quantum lab to set up a research group in Beijing.
He became associate professor at Renmin University of China to build an ultracold atom platform.
Guo has published research papers in the journals Science and Nature.
He was named to MIT Technology Review’s “Innovators Under 35 China” list.
Guo said China’s research environment fits his debate-style approach and offers stronger long-term support than Europe.