Junru Chen

• PhD Student
• Australian National University
• Junru.Chen@anu.edu.au
• 0466348102

Research Interests

• Quantum Sensing
• Quantum Optics
• Nonlinear Optics
• Quantum Simulation
• BEC

Education

• Northeastern University, bachelor's in metallurgical engineering Sept 2017 – July 2021
• Australian National University, MSc in Quantum Technology (Advanced) Sept 2023 – Jnue 2025
• Australian National University, Doctor of Philosophy, Physics January 2026 - Now

Achievements & Awards

• Meritorious Winner in Mathematical Contest in Modeling (MCM, USA), 2019
• First Prize in National College Student Mathematics Competition (CMC, CHINA), 2019

Themes

• Manipulate, Detect

Junru Chen is a PhD candidate at the Australian National University, specializing in quantum optics and metasurface-based quantum light sources for sensing applications. His current research focuses on developing compact, integrable entangled photon sources using nonlinear metasurfaces, aiming to enable broadband generation of non-degenerate photon pairs that preserve polarization entanglement. This work seeks to advance hyper-entanglement across polarization and wavelength degrees of freedom, paving the way for practical quantum sensing systems in imaging, remote detection, and precision metrology. Junru completed his Master of Science in Quantum Technology (Advanced) at ANU with a GPA of 6.813/7.0. During his master’s studies, he proposed a novel physical model for coherent gamma photon generation in a Bose–Einstein condensate, formulating the process using density-matrix and stochastic approaches to enable realistic simulations of gamma-laser dynamics. He also gained experience in quantum simulation, implementing algorithms such as quantum walks and qubitization in Q# and Qiskit. Prior to ANU, Junru earned his Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Northeastern University (China), graduating first in his cohort. His early research included numerical modeling of metallurgical processes and magnetic materials, resulting in publications and a China National Invention Patent. He has received multiple awards, including the Meritorious Winner in the Mathematical Contest in Modeling (USA) and First Prize in China’s National College Student Mathematics Competition. Junru is passionate about bridging theoretical innovation with practical applications in quantum technologies and meta-optical systems.