Chong Yi DongView profile
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Professor Chong Yi Dong is a Professor at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Division of Physics and Applied Physics. He also serves as the Director of the CN Yang Scholars Programme. His research group is based at the Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies at NTU Physics. PhD in Physics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2008) BSc in Physics and Mathematical and Computational Sciences from Stanford University (2003) Postdoctoral Researcher at Yale University (2009-2011) National Research Foundation Fellow (Class of 2012) Professor Chong's research focuses on theoretical photonics and related fields, particularly in topological photonics, non-Hermitian systems, and photonic crystals. His work explores the fundamental properties of light-matter interactions in structured materials with topological characteristics. His group has made significant contributions to understanding phenomena like the non-Hermitian skin effect, topological edge states, and exceptional point physics. His research has applications in developing novel optical devices, quantum technologies, and advanced sensing systems. Analysis of his recent publications shows a strong emphasis on non-Hermitian topological photonics, with numerous papers exploring the interplay between topology and gain/loss in photonic systems. His work spans multiple platforms including terahertz photonics, acoustic systems, and quantum materials, demonstrating the universality of topological principles across different physical domains. Nanyang Research Award (2021) President's Science Award (2020) Nanyang Education Award (College) (2019) Nanyang Education Award (School) (2016) SPMS Young Researcher Award (2015) National Research Foundation Fellowship (Class of 2012) Professor Chong has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers who have become active contributors to the field. His group collaborates extensively with experimental groups at NTU and internationally, particularly with Professor Baile Zhang's group. He has secured significant research funding through his NRF Fellowship and other grants, supporting a vibrant research team working on cutting-edge topics in theoretical photonics. His group maintains active positions for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, with opportunities for scholarship support. Professor Chong leads the Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies research group, which focuses on theoretical aspects of photonic systems with topological properties. The group works closely with experimental collaborators to develop novel photonic devices based on topological principles, with potential applications in robust optical communication, sensing technologies, and quantum information processing.










