Lin Xu

Dr. Lin Xu is an Associate Professor at the Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), University of Southampton. His expertise lies in Fibre Lasers and Nonlinear Optics, focusing on mode-locked fibre lasers, mid-infrared systems, and biomedical applications. He leads or co-leads research projects with total funding exceeding £8M, including initiatives like 'Transformative Healthcare 2050' and 'EVacuAted OptiCal Fibres'.

Education: PhD in Laser Engineering from Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics (2012). Joined ORC in 2013.

Research: Active in pulsed fibre lasers, nonlinear amplification, and mid-IR technologies. Key interests include Ytterbium/Thulium systems, optical parametric devices, and applications in multiphoton imaging and laser surgery. Recent work emphasizes ultrafast lasers and biomedical integration.

Publications: Recent studies cover femtosecond thulium lasers, hollow-core fibre oscillators, and Raman amplification in silicon core fibres. Articles span Optics Letters, Optical Engineering, and Light: Science & Applications.

Grants & Leadership: Managed over £8M in grants as PI/Co-I. Serves as Review Editor for Frontiers in Photonics and on OPTICA's Nonlinear Optics Technical Group.

Labs & Teams: Member of Gas Photonics in Hollow Core Fibres and Pulsed Fibre Lasers groups. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects bridging photonics and biomedicine.