CHONG Yidong

CHONG Yidong is a Professor in the Division of Physics and Applied Physics at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. He leads the Centre for Disruptive Photonic Technologies and holds positions in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. His research focuses on theoretical photonics, topological systems, and non-Hermitian physics, with contributions to photonic crystals, topological insulators, and coherent perfect absorbers. He has been recognized with awards including the President's Science Award (2020) and the National Research Foundation Fellowship (2012).

Education:

• Ph.D. (Physics), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2005–2008)
• B.Sc. (Physics) and B.Sc. (Mathematical & Computational Sciences), Stanford University (1999–2003)

Research Interests: Topological photonics, non-Hermitian systems, photonic topological insulators, PT-symmetric structures, and applications in quantum optics and acoustics.

Recent Articles: Focus on experimental realizations of topological lasers, exceptional points in non-Hermitian systems, and higher-order topological phenomena in acoustic and photonic platforms. His work bridges theory and experiment, with collaborations in materials science and electrical engineering.

Awards: Extensive recognition for both research and education, including Nanyang Research and Education Awards.

Teaching: Courses in mathematical methods for scientists, quantum mechanics, and computational physics, emphasizing numerical techniques and wave phenomena.