Wayne Lau

Wayne Lau is a Lecturer in the Department of Physics at the University of Michigan. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Western Ontario and a B.Sc. from the University of Toronto. His research focuses on electron spins and photons in semiconductor nanostructures, particularly their applications in quantum computing. He has conducted experimental and theoretical studies on spin dynamics in quantum wells and semiconductor laser systems.

Dr. Lau's work includes investigations into room-temperature spin coherence in telecom-wavelength quantum wells, electric field effects on spin coherence in GaAs/AlGaAs structures, and optical properties of InAs/GaSb laser materials. His research contributes to advancements in quantum information science and optoelectronic devices.

He is affiliated with the Physics Department and uses facilities such as the Randall Laboratory and Homer A. Neal Laboratory. While no awards are explicitly listed, his publications reflect sustained contributions to semiconductor physics and quantum technologies.