Kang Li

Dr. Kang Li is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of South Wales, affiliated with the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science and WORIC (affiliation inferred from context). With over 10 years of experience, he specializes in laser technology, nonlinear optics, and their applications across industrial, biomedical, and telecommunication sectors. He holds an extensive publication portfolio (>50 papers) and patents (>10).

His research focuses on high-power lasers (solid-state, semiconductor, fiber) and their practical implementations. Key technical competencies include experimental design, optoelectronics characterization, ZEMAX-based optical design, and nanophotonics (waveguide/SPP filter development). He has led or contributed to major projects funded by ERDF (£5m), DTI, Carbon Trust, EADS Foundation, and KTP programs.

Notable projects include:

• Four Wave Mixing efficiency analysis in SOA-based wavelength conversion
• Intra-cavity frequency doubling with edge-emitting diode lasers
• High Efficiency Laser Projection Systems (HELPS)
• Novel LED light multiplexer design via KTP1000901
• Robust OLED lighting research
• All-optical wavelength conversion for next-gen networks (A4B project)
• Free-space communications to UAVs

Technical skills include database management with MATLAB and OriginPro 8. Professional interests beyond academia include football, swimming, and table tennis.