Education: Ph.D. in Physics, 2025, University of California, Davis

Fields of study: Quantum information theory

Research Interests: Developing methods to study entanglement in many-body systems and quantum field theory; quantum information, black holes, and spacetime.

Selected Publications: 

Y. Zou, B. Shi, J. Sorce, I. T. Lim, I. H. Kim. Modular Commutators in Conformal Field Theory. Phys. Rev. Lett. 129, 260402 (2022). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.129.260402

I. T. Lim and I. H. Kim. A quantum algorithm for modular flow, arXiv:2508.16826 (2025)

Teaching interests:

Active learning and tutorial-based approaches in upper-division and graduate coursework; spins-first approaches in quantum mechanics; two-stage (collaborative) exams, specifications grading, and alternative grading/assessment approaches; inclusive and accessible pedagogy.

Background and Hobbies:

I grew up in San Diego, California, and did my undergrad at Stanford University with a focus in theoretical physics. My hobbies and interests include swing dancing, sewing, tabletop games, musical theatre, cooking, reading queer science fiction/fantasy, and competitive trivia.