Liang Pan

Liang Pan is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University's West Lafayette School of Mechanical Engineering. His research focuses on scalable nanomanufacturing, optical/magnetic data storage, and nanoscale energy conversion. He holds a B.S. and M.E. from University of Science and Technology of China (2001, 2004), followed by M.S. and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley (2009, 2010). His work bridges micro/nano-scale science with practical applications in patterning, metrology, and thermal management. Key contributions include plasmonic lithography innovations and heat-assisted magnetic recording technologies. He has published in top journals like Nature Nanotechnology and IEEE Transactions on Magnetics.

• Education: B.S./M.E. USTC (2001-2004), M.S./Ph.D. UC Berkeley (2009-2010)

Research emphasizes fundamental dynamics, heat transfer, and computational engineering. His projects address challenges in convergent manufacturing and semiconductor technologies. Over 9 peer-reviewed publications since 2003 span nanolithography, thermal management, and MEMS-based sensors. His work frequently explores plasmonic systems for high-resolution patterning and energy applications.