Hubert Lau

Biography

Hubert is studying Mathematics and Theoretical Physics (MMathPhys) in his final year at the University of Oxford. His academic interests include quantum field theory, string theory, astrophysics and general relativity. He has represented Hong Kong while competing in the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) and Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) and obtained gold medals in the 2021 competitions. He was also the youngest contestant (age 12) in the history of Asian Physics Olympiad (APhO) and won a bronze medal in 2018. He was admitted to Oxford at the age of 14. Outside of academics, Hubert is also interested in a wide range of topics, such as history, politics, law, philosophy and economics. He has a deep interest in social justice and has taken part in campaigns to overturn unjust convictions in the UK.