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Roles and Affiliations: Deng-Ke Yang is a Professor in the Department of Physics and the Materials Science Program at Kent State University, affiliated with the Liquid Crystal Institute. He has been at Kent State since 1989, following his PhD from the University of Hawaii (1989) and B.S. from Tsinghua University (1984).
Research Focus: His work centers on liquid crystal physics, displays, and smart materials. Key areas include polymer-stabilized cholesteric devices, bistable reflective displays, and energy-efficient switchable windows. He has pioneered innovations in cholesteric LCs for reflective displays and flexible electronics.
Publications and Impact: Authored/co-authored over 200 papers, 3 books, and 30 patents. His work spans liquid crystal dynamics, materials science, and device applications. Recent trends include smart windows, waveguide displays, and energy-efficient optical systems.
Awards and Honors: SID Fellow (2007), SID Special Recognition Award (2005), Slottow-Owaki Prize (2017), and multiple patents. Recognized globally for contributions to liquid crystal education and technology.
Labs and Future Work: Research focuses on liquid crystal-based smart materials, flexible displays, and energy-saving technologies. Active in developing next-gen LC devices for AR, smart windows, and adaptive optical systems.
