Ang Chen

Ang Chen is a Tenure Track Faculty member within the CSE (Computer/Computational Science & Engineering) department, focusing on advanced optical technologies. Their research emphasizes metasurface engineering, nanophotonics, and functional optical devices. Key interests include spin-multiplexing metalenses, ultraviolet optics, and reconfigurable terahertz systems. Chen leads a research group with weekly meetings and lunchtime discussions, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Research expectations include literature review, independent research idea formulation, and execution under close mentorship. Students are encouraged to serve as Graduate Student Instructors (GSIs) and pursue internships on a case-by-case basis. Funding supports 1–3 annual conferences per student via research grants.

• Advising Style: Hands-on for early-stage PhD students transitioning to hands-off later.
• Communication: Email/Slack (response within 1–2 days), weekly 1-hour meetings.
• Authorship: Based on contribution; group meetings involve paper presentations.
• Vacation Policy: Flexible, 2–3 weeks annually with 1-month advance notice.

Notable contributions include metasurface-enabled holography, low-loss UV optics, and plasmonic lasers. Chen’s work bridges fundamental research and applied photonics, with a focus on scalable and functional optical systems.