Emma Yao

My research interests lie at the intersection of physics, computation, and interdisciplinary applications. In Summer 2025, I worked at TRIUMF, Canada’s national particle accelerator, where I performed muon beam simulations and studied quantum computing approaches to beta-detected NMR using programming and simulation software. Previously, I conducted independent cosmology research analyzing Type Ia Supernovae to refine dark energy parameters, applying Bayesian statistical models to the Pantheon+ dataset and presenting my findings at Penn’s Fall Research Expo. Outside of research, I am a physics teaching assistant, member of the Aircraft team in Penn Aerospace Club, and serve as the junior financial director for Penn Ballet. These experiences reflect my drive to merge scientific rigor, technical skills, and creative problem-solving across disciplines.

  • TRIUMF Quantum Computing & Particle Physics Simulation Internship
  • Teaching Assistant for PHYS 0151: Electricity & Magnetism
  • NASW Perlman Mentorship Program

See also: Decoding Dark Energy: Exploring the Expanding Universe

Academic Major(s): Physics
Emma Yao