Kunlun Yan

Kunlun Yan is a Research Fellow in the Department of Quantum Science & Technology at the Australian National University, affiliated with the Laser Physics, Optics, and Photonics Group. His research focuses on chalcogenide-based optical materials, Erbium-doped waveguides, and nonlinear optical phenomena in integrated photonics.

• Developed advanced techniques for photosensitivity and optical nonlinearity in As2Se3 waveguides
• Explored thermal activation mechanisms in Erbium-doped GeGaSe films and waveguides
• Investigated hybrid waveguide structures for lossless nonlinear optics and Brillouin scattering applications
• Engineered dispersion-tailored ZnSe waveguides for mid-infrared supercontinuum generation
• Studied nanochannel formation in sapphire using ultrashort Bessel pulses

His work spans material science, laser processing, and photonic device fabrication, with significant contributions to chalcogenide glass waveguide optimization and Erbium-doped optical amplifiers. Publications highlight collaborations across multiple institutions and applications in integrated photonics, optical signal processing, and heritage conservation technologies.