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Peng Chen is an Associate Professor at the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Institute of Microelectronics, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, China. He has served in this position since December 2022, following his role as an Assistant Professor from September 2021 to December 2022 at the same institution. Educational Background: Ph.D. (2010-2016), Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Bachelor (2006-2010), Department of Physics, Northwestern University, China Dr. Chen's research focuses on developing high-performance two-dimensional semiconductor information devices and integration technologies for the post-Moore era. His work spans the development of new materials, novel device principles, and high-performance integrated circuits based on 2D electronic devices. By exploring the fundamental physics of 2D materials and their heterostructures, his research aims to overcome the performance limitations of conventional micro- and nanoelectronic devices and circuits. His publication record demonstrates expertise across multiple domains of 2D materials research, with particular emphasis on transition metal dichalcogenides like WS2 and WSe2. His work spans from fundamental material synthesis to device physics and practical applications in electronics and optoelectronics, reflected in publications in high-impact journals including Nature, Science, and Nature Materials. Scientific Awards: National High-level Young Talent Program (2022) Shenzhen High-level Talent Program (2021) First Prize of Science and Technology Award of China Materials Research Society (2020) Director Scholarship of Institute of Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences (2015, 2013) Three Good Students of Chinese Academy of Sciences (2014, 2013) Dr. Chen serves as a Doctoral Supervisor with an impressive publication record of over 40 papers in top international journals, including 2 Nature, 1 Science, and 1 Nature Materials papers. His work has been cited over 4,000 times with an H-index of 29. He has secured funding through the National Natural Science Foundation of China's High-level Young Talent Program, a general program, and projects from the Shenzhen Municipal Science and Technology Innovation Commission. He actively serves as a reviewer for multiple journals and as a fund reviewer. Dr. Chen leads a research group focused on high-performance and new principle logic and sensing devices, exploring applications in next-generation information and life health technologies. The group maintains a strong academic atmosphere and welcomes postdoctoral fellows and graduate students with backgrounds in microelectronics, physics, materials science, and biology.

• High-performance 2D electronic devices
• New-principle nanoelectronic devices
• Integrated circuits based on high-performance 2D electronic devices
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Dr. Shuping Liu is a Research Assistant Professor at the Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering , Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), China, since August 2019. Her research focuses on solid-state quantum memory, rare earth crystals, and their applications in quantum storage, communication, and computation. Ph.D. in Materials Sciences (2016), Shanghai Institute of Ceramics, Chinese Academy of Sciences Joint Ph.D. (2015), Institute of Physics, Czech Academy of Sciences Master's (2012), University of Science and Technology of China Bachelor's (2011), Wuhan University of Technology Dr. Liu's expertise spans design, synthesis, and high-resolution spectroscopy of rare earth ion-doped materials, with applications in optical quantum technologies and scintillation ceramics. Her work addresses defect engineering, size reduction of nanoparticles, and optimization of luminescence properties for quantum memory systems. Her publications emphasize quantum-grade nanomaterials (2020–2021), coherent spectroscopy (2019), and scintillator optimization (2014–2017). Key methodologies include defect control, codoping strategies, and nanoscale fabrication, aligning with quantum storage and radiation detection technologies. Dr. Liu has no explicitly listed scientific awards or advisees in the provided text. Her collaborative work spans institutions including CNRS (France), Academy of Sciences of Czech Republic, and Shanghai Institute of Ceramics.

• Quantum Technologies
• Rare Earth Materials
• Solid-State Spectroscopy
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Dr. Yanan Dai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where he joined in August 2022. His research focuses on probing exotic excited state dynamics in quantum materials using ultrafast optical and photoelectron spectromicroscopy techniques. Previously, he worked as a postdoctoral research scientist at Columbia University's Department of Chemistry from 2019 to 2022. B.S., Space Science & Technology, Shandong University (2013) Ph.D., Physics, University of Pittsburgh (2019) His research integrates Quantum Excited State Dynamics , Strong-field Nano-optics , and Ultrafast Spectroscopy & Microscopy to explore topological structures in condensed matter systems. Notable achievements include the first imaging of Meron (half-skyrmion)-like plasmonic spin textures using ITR-PEEM and full-Brillouin zone detection of Hot Electron Dynamics via TR-ARPES in 2D thermoelectric materials. His recent articles focus on Topological Optics , Plasmonics , and Floquet Engineering of quantum materials at nanofemto scales. Key methodologies include Structured Light Design , Extreme-UV Spectroscopy , and Spin-momentum-locking in surface plasmon polaritons. Scientific Awards: Outstanding Dissertation Award, International Organization of Chinese Physicists and Astronomers (2020) Outstanding Thesis Award, Springer (2020) At SUSTech, he teaches University Physics , Modern Optics , and Principles of Nonlinear Optics . For lab recruitment and collaborations, contact him at daiyn@sustech.edu.cn or dai.yanan@outlook.com .

• Quantum excited state dynamics
• Strong-field nano-optics
• Ultrafast spectroscopy & microscopy
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Prof. Ke Wang is a faculty member at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) since 2019, holding the title of Professor in the School of System Design and Intelligent Manufacturing. With a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry and Physics from Sun Yat-Sen University (2000), he also holds graduate degrees in Polymer Chemistry (M.Sc., USTC 1990) and Chemistry (B.Sc., Zhengzhou University 1984). Education: Ph.D., Polymer Chemistry and Physics, Sun Yat-Sen University (2000) M.Sc., Polymer Chemistry, University of Science and Technology of China (1990) B.Sc., Chemistry, Zhengzhou University (1984) His research focuses on polymer composites for advanced applications, including: Multiphase polymer systems Fiber reinforced composites Advanced functional composites Energy materials Electronic ceramics Recent publications highlight his work on: Polymer electrolytes for lithium batteries Thermoset composites with ultra-low dielectric loss Thermal conductivity enhancement in polymer matrices Flame-retardant materials for energy storage Composite materials for microelectronics Nanoporous functional materials in battery applications Contact Information: Email: wangk7@sustech.edu.cn Office: Room 305, Block 1, Innovation Valley, SUSTech, Shenzhen Phone: 0755-88015547

• Multiphase polymer systems
• Fiber reinforced composites
• Advanced functional composites
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Jing Yang is an Assistant Professor at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering of Xiamen University , focusing on functional nanomaterials synthesis and characterization. Their research bridges materials science with clean energy applications. Ph.D. : Queensland University of Technology (2011) Bachelor : Beijing Normal University (2007) Research interests center on: Functional Nanomaterials : Controllable synthesis of nanostructures for catalysis, optical/electrical properties, and multi-functional devices Mineral-based Nanomaterials : Developing materials from mineral resources for energy and clean chemical applications Recent publications demonstrate expertise in: Nanostructure morphology control via adsorbate assistance Phase transitions in transition metal oxyhydroxides Spectroscopic characterization of nanomaterial thermal behavior Doping strategies for enhanced material performance Surfactant-free synthesis of gallium oxide particles

• Functional Nanomaterials
• Materials Science
• Catalysis
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Jin-Bao Zhao is a Professor at the College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering , Xiamen University, leading research in chemical energy storage systems and related materials since 2011. His work focuses on lithium-ion batteries with high capacity density and fuel cell technologies. Education: Bachelor's (1984) and Master's (1987) in Electrochemical and Polymer Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology PhD (1996) in Polymer Chemistry, Kyoto University Research Interests include: Advanced lithium-ion battery materials Solid-state electrolyte development Thermal stability enhancement in separators Electrocatalyst design for oxygen reduction Functional membrane technology Energy storage system safety Publication Trends show a focus on separator engineering, nanocomposite electrodes, and solvation structure analysis, with collaborations across China and Japan. His Scientific Awards include: 20th China Patent Excellence Award (2018) Xiamen Science and Technology Major Contribution Award (2018) Fujian Province Science and Technology Progress Second Prize (2017) China Aviation Industry Corporation Science and Technology Award (2014) Students have achieved national scholarships and graduated with impactful research. The Chemical Power Sources and Energy Storage Materials Laboratory under his leadership has developed pilot production lines and received multiple industry recognitions.

• Chemical Energy Storage
• Lithium-ion Battery Technology
• Fuel Cell Materials
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Zhongqun Tian is a Professor of Chemistry at Xiamen University, serving as Director of the Fujian Science & Technology Innovation Laboratory for Energy Materials. He holds leadership roles including Immediate-Past President of the International Society of Electrochemistry and editorial positions for major journals including Chemical Society Reviews and Science China-Chemistry. Education: BSc (1982) and MSc from Xiamen University; PhD (1987) from University of Southampton under Martin Fleischmann. Research Focus: Professor Tian leads pioneering work in surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), spectroelectrochemistry, and plasmonics. His group develops novel nanostructure-based spectroscopic techniques for interfacial analysis, energy materials, and molecular detection. Recent work integrates artificial intelligence with nano-optical methods for next-generation analytical technologies. Publications: With over 730 papers and 52,000 citations, Tian's recent articles focus on SERS instrumentation advances, plasmon-mediated chemistry, and electrochemical interfaces. His work consistently bridges fundamental nanoscience with applications in energy storage, catalysis, and sensing. Awards & Honors: National Neutral Science Prize (2019) ACS Spectrochemical Analysis Award (2017) ISE-Elsevier Prize (2013) Faraday Medal (2012) Elected Fellow: TWAS (2014), ISE (2010), CAS (2005), RSC (2005) Leadership: Directs the Collaborative Innovation Center for Energy Materials and State Key Laboratory of Physical Chemistry of Solid Surfaces. Leads multidisciplinary teams developing plasmonic nanomaterials and spectroscopic methods for energy and environmental applications.

• Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy
• Spectro-electrochemistry
• Plasmonics
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Professor Hong-Liang ZHANG is affiliated with the Department of Chemistry at Xiamen University, where he leads the Inorganic Functional Materials Research Group established in 2017. His work bridges inorganic chemistry, materials physics, and electronics to develop green functional materials for energy and optoelectronic applications. BEng in Electronic Engineering, Shandong University (2003) MSc in Condensed Matter Physics, National University of Singapore (2008) PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Oxford (2012) with Clarendon Fund Scholarship His research focuses on oxide semiconductors and electrocatalysts, particularly perovskite and spinel transition metal oxides. Key areas include: Electronic structure analysis using synchrotron radiation and theoretical calculations Interface regulation for optoelectronic and water-splitting applications Defect and doping engineering in wide-bandgap materials Atomic-level control of ferromagnetic insulating states Development of photoelectrochemical water splitting materials The 2020-2021 publications highlight trends in tuning electronic properties of Ga2O3, NiO, and LaCrO3 through doping and defects, alongside novel applications in memristors, solar cells, and electrocatalysis. Collaborations span institutions like Diamond Synchrotron (UK), Australian Synchrotron, and Shanghai Synchrotron. Scientific awards include the Clarendon Fund Scholarship (Oxford, 2008-2012). His group has secured funding for synchrotron access and advanced equipment like pulsed laser deposition systems.

• Oxide Semiconductors
• Perovskite Transition Metal Oxides
• Complex Transition Metal Oxides
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CHEN Rui is a Professor in the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) since 2020, with prior roles as Associate Professor (2014-2020) and Postdoctoral Fellow at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2011-2014). He holds dual PhDs in Applied Physics (Nanyang Technological University) and Microelectronics & Solid State Electronics (Xiamen University), alongside a BSc in Physics from Xiamen University. Research Focus: Laser Spectroscopy, Optical Properties of Materials, Optical Microcavities, Micro/Nano Lasers, Optoelectronic Device Design. Key Trends: Published 15 recent works span optical microcavities, strain effects in nanowires, and optoelectronic device innovations, with keywords including Nanophotonics , Optical Resonators , and UV Emission . Honors: 2019 SUSTech Excellent Teaching Award 2017 SUSTech Young Scientist Award 2014 Singapore Physical Society Outstanding Poster Award 2012 Singapore MRS-S Gold Medal for Best PhD Thesis Grants: Led a SUSTech start-up grant (2014) and Singapore NRF Proof-of-Concept Grant (2012-2013, SGD 240,000) for high-efficiency LEDs.

• Laser Spectroscopy
• Optical Properties of Materials
• Optical Microcavity
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CHANG Xiaoyong serves as Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), where he has been responsible for single crystal X-ray diffraction measurements since July 2017. His academic career demonstrates a strong focus on structural chemistry of metal complexes, particularly specializing in the characterization of alkynyl-liganded copper, silver, and gold cluster complexes. Education Background: B.Sc. in Chemistry, Nankai University (2003-2007) M.Sc. in Chemistry, Nankai University (2007-2010) Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of Hong Kong (2010-2015) Dr. Chang's research interests center on the structural manipulation and characterization of alkyne-liganded metal cluster complexes (Au, Ag, Cu), with particular emphasis on exploring how synthesis conditions and alkyne ligand structure affect metal cluster formation. His work combines single crystal X-ray diffraction for solid-state structure determination with high-resolution ESI mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy to investigate solution structures, dynamic equilibrium, and ion-templating interactions. This multidisciplinary approach bridges inorganic chemistry, materials science, and physical chemistry. Analysis of his publication record from 2015-2018 reveals a consistent research trajectory focused on the structural and photophysical properties of homoleptic alkynyl metal complexes. His work appears primarily in high-impact chemistry journals including Journal of the American Chemical Society , Angewandte Chemie International Edition , and Chemical Science , demonstrating strong methodological rigor in crystallographic analysis combined with spectroscopic characterization. The publications show progressive development from fundamental structural studies toward more complex systems involving heterometallic clusters and structure-property relationships. Based at Room 431, First Research Building at SUSTech, Dr. Chang maintains an active research program centered around crystallographic techniques for characterizing novel metal cluster complexes, contributing to the advancement of structural inorganic chemistry and luminescent materials research.

• Structural chemistry
• X-ray crystallography
• Luminescence properties
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Shu Guo is an Assistant Researcher at the Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science at Southern University of Science and Technology . He holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences and has worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Princeton University (2017–2021). His research focuses on quantum materials and nonlinear optical crystals , with a particular emphasis on crystal growth, structural analysis, and magnetic properties of low-dimensional materials. Educational Background PhD (2012–2017) : Technical Institute of Physics and Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences BS (2008–2012) : School of Science, Wuhan University of Technology Research Trends Quantum spin liquids and triangular lattice systems Stability and structural analysis of perovskite materials Development of deep-ultraviolet nonlinear optical crystals Collaborations Princeton University (postdoctoral work) University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (PhD research)

• Quantum Materials
• Nonlinear Optical Crystals
• Condensed Matter Physics
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Kong Lingchao , a Research Assistant Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) , is a Shenzhen Overseas High-Level Talent (Category C) with expertise in water pollution control technologies and nitrogen-phosphorus geochemistry. His work combines Theoretical research on element cycling Applied innovation in environmental remediation Development of functional materials Single-cell Raman-isotope methodologies Research highlights include leading 7 funded projects such as: NSFC project on phosphate-solubilizing bacteria Shenzhen Innovation Talent Project Key Technology R&D Program of Shenzhen State Key Laboratory Open Project and 2 patents on phosphorus removal materials. His recent publications focus on: Nanofiber-based composite materials Layered double hydroxides (LDH) systems Photocatalytic membranes MXene applications in Fenton systems with over 30 SCI publications (H-index 21) . Scientific service includes: Young Editorial Board Member of Sustainable Horizons Peer reviewer for Chemical Engineering Journal Environmental Science & Ecotechnology Applied Clay Science

• Water Pollution Control Technologies
• Nitrogen-Phosphorus Geochemistry
• Functional Materials for Environmental Remediation
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Dr. Guo Liang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) . His academic journey includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University (2009), a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (2014), and postdoctoral research in Chemistry at University of California, Berkeley (2014-2017). He joined SUSTech as a full-time faculty in 2018. Research Interests include: Nanoscale Energy Conversion and Transfer Laser-Matter Interaction Femtosecond Time-Resolved Spectroscopy Laser Micro/Nanofabrication Publications span 50+ SCI-indexed papers in journals like Nature Physics , Science Advances , Advanced Materials , and Nano Letters . Key topics include ultrafast energy transfer , coherent phonon dynamics , and laser-based manufacturing . Honors & Awards : 2025 Second Prize in SUSTech Graduate Teaching Achievement Award 2024 Excellent Communist Party Member at SUSTech 2023 First Prize in SUSTech Young Teachers Teaching Competition 2019 Shenzhen Industrial Development and Innovation Talent Award Multiple SUSTech/Residential College Advisor Awards 2018 Shenzhen Overseas High-Caliber Personnel Ross Fellowship at Purdue University (2009-2010) Grants include: 2 National Natural Science Foundation of China projects, 2 Guangdong Outstanding Youth Projects, 2 Shenzhen Basic Research grants, and participation in national-level initiatives like the Transformative Technologies Key Special Project . Laboratory houses a femtosecond spectroscopy system , laser processing equipment , and material synthesis facilities (glovebox, tube furnace, etc.).

• Nanoscale Energy Conversion
• Laser-Matter Interaction
• Ultrafast Spectroscopy
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Xiaolong Liu serves as Assistant Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology's School of Microelectronics. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2019), M.E. from Tsinghua University (2014), and B.E. from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2010). Prior to his current position, he worked as Staff Engineer at eTopus Technology in Silicon Valley (2019-2021) and completed a postdoc at HKUST. Ph.D. in Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2019) M.E. in Microelectronics, Tsinghua University (2014) B.E. in Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2010) Dr. Liu's research spans cutting-edge RF/mm-Wave/THz integrated circuit design, focusing on high-performance signal generators , ultra-wideband transceivers , and low-power frequency synthesis . His work addresses critical challenges in 5G/6G communications, terahertz spectroscopy, and high-speed wireline interfaces through innovative CMOS architectures. Technical emphases include varactor-less VCOs, harmonic enhancement techniques, and magnetic tuning mechanisms for millimeter-wave systems. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent leadership in IEEE flagship journals/conferences (JSSC, TMTT, ISSCC, VLSI), with recent work advancing Class-F oscillators, sub-sampling PLLs, and sub-THz synthesizers. Notable trends include migration toward sub-THz frequencies (2023-2025) , multi-core oscillator architectures , and elimination of harmonic tuning for simplified design. IEEE VLSI Paper Technical Highlights (2019) IEEE CICC Invited Talk (2019) IEEE TVLSI 2023 Best Reviewer Award Top 4 Most Downloaded Paper in TCAS-II (July 2022) Dr. Liu actively mentors students through SUSTech's graduate programs, with advisees consistently earning university-level thesis awards and conference recognitions. His lab maintains strong industry ties through silicon validation and collaborates on cutting-edge tapeouts in 7nm/16nm nodes. Current projects focus on cryo-CMOS interfaces for quantum computing and ultra-wideband transceivers for 6G applications. His research group operates within SUSTech's state-of-the-art microelectronics facility, specializing in mm-Wave/THz characterization and high-speed SerDes validation. The team maintains partnerships with semiconductor foundries for advanced-node prototyping and collaborates with industry leaders on real-world implementation challenges.

• RF/mm-Wave/THz Wireless Transceivers
• High-Speed SerDes
• PLLs/Frequency Synthesizers
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Li Junxue is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). He obtained his B.Sc. in Applied Physics from China University of Mining and Technology (2008) and Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics from Fudan University (2015). From 2015 to 2020, he conducted postdoctoral research at the University of California, Riverside. Research focus on spin-heat transport phenomena in antiferromagnetic materials Quantum material epitaxy using MBE/PLD techniques Topological and correlated magnetic effects His publications include high-impact studies in Nature , Nature Communications , and Physical Review Letters , with recent works exploring spin Hall insulators and magnon polarons. He has received multiple Best Poster Awards at international conferences. At SUSTech, he established the Low-Dimensional Magnetism Laboratory and teaches advanced solid-state physics, college physics, and experimental courses on thin-film deposition techniques.

• Spintronics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Nanoscale Electronic Devices
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