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Dr. Changxu Liu is a Lecturer in the Department of Electronic Engineering at the University of Exeter, United Kingdom. He is affiliated with the Nano Engineering Science and Technology (NEST) group and the Centre for Metamaterial Research and Innovation (CMRI). Prior to joining Exeter, he served as an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University, UK, and held prestigious research fellowships at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (Humboldt and LMU Incoming Fellow) and the University of Birmingham.
Education:
- BSc in Electrical Engineering, Tongji University, China
- MSc in Electrical Engineering, University of Rochester, USA
- PhD in Electrical Engineering, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, Saudi Arabia
Changxu Liu's research is centered on nanophotonics, plasmonics, metamaterials, and nanotechnology, with a particular focus on light-matter interactions in disordered and hybrid systems. His work explores topological transitions, hot electron engineering, and energy applications in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis. He employs both theoretical and experimental approaches to design novel nanostructures with unique optical responses.
His recent publications reveal a strong trend in leveraging disorder for functional optical materials, enabling applications in structural color, light extraction, and energy conversion. He frequently publishes in high-impact journals such as Nature Nanotechnology, Nature Photonics, and Physical Review Letters, often as corresponding author. His research has attracted international media attention and recognition, including a mention in the Guinness World Record.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Humboldt Research Fellow
- LMU Incoming Research Fellow
- Research featured in Guinness World Record
- Media coverage in The Wall Street Journal, Independent, Daily Mail, and Yahoo
Dr. Liu has been actively involved in numerous high-impact collaborative research projects, frequently co-authoring with leading scientists such as Stefan A. Maier, S. Zhang, and Min Liu. While no formal grants are listed, his publication record in premier journals suggests sustained funding and research support. He is likely supervising PhD and postdoctoral researchers, given his role as a corresponding author on multiple studies.
He is a key member of the NEST and CMRI research groups at Exeter, which focus on cutting-edge nanoscale engineering and metamaterial innovation. These teams work on both fundamental and applied aspects of light manipulation at the nanoscale, positioning Dr. Liu at the forefront of next-generation photonic technologies.
