About us Founded in 2018, Westlake University is a new type of non-profit research-oriented university in Hangzhou, China, supported by public and private funding. Preceded by the Westlake Institute for Advanced Study, Westlake University is creating a stimulating, world-class environment for research and education in science, engineering and technology, and life sciences. The School of Science consists of faculties of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. Physics at the School of Science is committed to fostering inclusive excellence in a variety of research and teaching activities. Our current research groups cover a variety of areas of condensed matter physics and quantum physics, with expected expansion to other major branches of contemporary physics.