CHEN Xiaolong

Dr. CHEN Xiaolong is an Associate Professor and Doctoral Supervisor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) since May 2024, having previously served as Assistant Professor from 2018-2024. His office is located in Engineering Building 223 (South Tower) at SUSTech's campus in Shenzhen, China.

Dr. Chen earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2010-2014) and completed his undergraduate studies in the Special Class for Gifted Young at University of Science and Technology of China. Prior to joining SUSTech, he held postdoctoral positions at Yale University (2016-2018) and University of Cambridge (2015-2016).

His research focuses on pioneering work with two-dimensional materials, particularly in the areas of black phosphorus transistors, photodetectors, and light-emitting devices. Dr. Chen's work spans several key domains including miniaturized spectrometers, bulk photovoltaic effects, and infrared optoelectronics. His research has led to groundbreaking advances in single-detector-based on-chip spectrometers, polarizers, and black phosphorus mid-infrared optoelectronic devices.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on van der Waals heterostructures, particularly with black phosphorus variants, for infrared detection and energy harvesting applications. His work demonstrates consistent innovation in developing novel photoelectric effects and constructing functional optoelectronic devices with new principles and mechanisms.

• 2022 Shenzhen Ten Excellent Young Teachers
• 2022 IEEE ICOCN Young Scientist Award
• 2019 Premier Award, the Fourth SUSTech Teaching Competition for Young Teachers
• 2019 Shenzhen High-level Talents
• 2023 & 2024 SUSTech Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Supervisor Awards

Dr. Chen actively supervises graduate students, with multiple doctoral candidates under his guidance as evidenced by his Outstanding Dissertation Supervisor awards. His research group maintains active recruitment for postdoctoral researchers and graduate students, with annual openings for 1-2 master's students (50,000 RMB scholarship) and 1-2 doctoral students (100,000 RMB scholarship). The group maintains a dedicated website for sharing research protocols and findings.

His laboratory focuses on low-dimensional materials research, particularly exploring novel photoelectric effects and constructing functional optoelectronic devices. The research group maintains strong collaborations with other institutions as evidenced by co-authorships with researchers from Yale, Cambridge, and other international universities.