Group Members

Principle Investigator

Hebin Li

Hebin Li, Professor, Department of Physics
hebinli@miami.edu | 305-284-7112  |  Knight Physics 310  |  CV 

Dr. Li received his BS from Wuhan University and his PhD from Texas A&M University in 2010. After three-years of postdoctoral study at JILA, Dr. Li worked at FIU as an assistant (2013~2019) and associate (2019~2024) professor. Dr. Li joined UM faculty in 2024. His research interest focuses on experimental study of many-body quantum systems and their potential applications in quantum information science. He is a senior member of Optica. He serves as a topical editor for JOSAB and a member of program committe of CLEO. 

Postdoctoral Associates

place holder Dr. Rustam Gatamov
rxg1542@miami.edu
Stephen Revesz Dr. Stephen Revesz
smr479@miami.edu
Dr. Stephen Revesz is a postdoctoral researcher specializing in ultrafast spectroscopy of solid-state and atomic systems. His work centers on using two-dimensional coherent spectroscopy (2DCS) to investigate coherent and many-body interactions in diamond defect centers. During his Ph.D., he gained broad experience characterizing quantum materials through both linear and nonlinear optical techniques, working with systems ranging from transition metal dichalcogenides to wide-bandgap semiconductors. His research interests include developing and applying advanced spectroscopic tools to probe coherence and optical behavior in solid-state defect platforms, driven by a deep interest in discovering and understanding new quantum materials for sensing and information processing applications. Known as the laser lab version of Dr. Ryland Grace or Mark Watney.

Graduate Students

Lexter Savio Lexter Savio Rodriguez
Lexter Savio is a Ph.D. student in experimental atomic physics, working at the intersection of laser cooling, optical tweezers, and ultrafast spectroscopy. He studies how atoms behave when they are cooled to near absolute zero, using magneto-optical traps (MOTs) and highly focused laser beams to capture and control tiny ensembles of rubidium atoms. Alongside this, He uses two-dimensional coherent spectroscopy (2DCS) to probe the nonlinear dynamics of atoms, revealing how they interact with light in ways that open up new possibilities for quantum simulation and information processing. His work combines hands-on experimental techniques with laser systems to explore how coherence and many-body interactions emerge in these quantum systems. His research reflects a curiosity-driven approach: building tools, solving technical challenges, and pushing the limits of what can be observed in the lab.
Zavala Alejandra Zavala
Alejandra is a Ph.D. student working in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics. Her research centers on the coherent control of quantum systems in atomic vapor, with a focus on using optical two-dimensional coherent spectroscopy (2DCS) to probe and manipulate the collective dynamics of rubidium atoms. Alejandra also received her B.S. in Physics from the University of Miami in 2020 and now focuses on advancing spectroscopic methods for controlling and understanding strongly driven atomic systems. Outside of the lab, Alejandra enjoys practicing yoga and running.
place holder Adolfo Misiara Lincheta
place holder Ashmita Shah
place holder Adolfo Menendez Rua 

Alumni

Graduate Students:
Dr. Michael Titze (PhD, 2019)
Dr. Maria Munoz (PhD, 2021)
Dr. Danfu Liang (PhD, 2022)
Dr. Stephen Revesz (PhD, 2025)

Emily Garzon (MS)
Valeria Carballo (MS)
Maria Carbonell (MS)
Synda Labidi (MS)

Postdocs:
Dr. Feng Gao

Undergraduate Students:
Aidan Zabalo 
Andrew Peters
Daniella Bernal 
Thomas Hentschel 
Raybel Almeida 
Alex Sarracino 
Alexander Retana 
Abdul Ansari 
Bianca Ferlic
Carmen Vargas
Chase Geiger 
Alejandro Villalobos 
Bryan Turo 
Adam Medina 
Miguel Romer
Adam Ring
Patricia Hector Hernandez
Ayman Abousalem
Nicolas Cea
Robert Halmagian
Melanie Frolich
Adolfo Menendez Rua
Kevin Acosta
Briana Cortes
Alejandro Amador

Visiting Scholars:
Dr. Feng Zhang
Dr. Shaogang Yu
Dr. Chaoying Zhao
Dr. Haitao Zhou
Dr. Ni Liu

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