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Professor Chang-qing Xu is a faculty member in the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University, holding the position of Professor in Engineering Physics and serving as an Associate Member of the McMaster School of Biomedical Engineering. He is currently accepting graduate students.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Applied Physics, University of Tokyo (1991)
- M.Sc. in Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (1987)
- B.Sc. in Physics, University of Science and Technology of China (1985)
Research Interests: Prof. Xu specializes in photonic devices, nonlinear optical materials, optical sensors, and laser applications. His work bridges photonics engineering with biomedical diagnostics, focusing on integrated photonic-microfluidic systems for health monitoring and environmental analysis.
Recent Research Trends: His publications highlight advancements in mid-infrared laser sources, quantum networking schemes, and microfluidic cytometry for molecular detection. Key areas include speckle reduction in laser projection, polarization-insensitive grating couplers, and biomedical sensor development using periodically poled lithium niobate (PPLN).
Scientific Awards:
- NSERC Alliance Grants (2024) for quantum research
- Global Water Futures Grant (2020) for water monitoring projects
Advising and Grants: Prof. Xu mentors graduate students in projects involving quantum communication, optical biosensors, and laser engineering. His research is supported by significant grants from NSERC and Global Water Futures.
Labs and Teams: He operates the photonic-microfluidic integrated device lab (JHE 214) at McMaster, focusing on compact optical sensors and biomedical diagnostic platforms.
