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Professor Rui Q. Yang serves in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the Gallogly College of Engineering, University of Oklahoma, where he leads research in semiconductor quantum devices. Previously, he was Principal Member of Engineering Staff at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (California Institute of Technology), pioneering interband cascade laser technology for planetary exploration missions including Mars.
His educational background includes a B.Sc. in Physics from Zhejiang University (1982), followed by M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Physics from Nanjing University (1984, 1987).
Professor Yang's research focuses on semiconductor quantum structures and devices, particularly mid-infrared lasers and detectors and photovoltaic energy conversion. His group develops sub-nanometer scale quantum engineered structures supported by NSF, DoD, and DoE funding, achieving breakthroughs like plasmon-waveguide IC lasers and superlattice photodetectors. Current work emphasizes optoelectronic applications and infrared photonics for scientific instrumentation.
His publication record shows consistent advancement in mid-infrared semiconductor technology, with emphasis on wavelength extension, efficiency improvements, and novel device architectures for both laser emission and photovoltaic conversion. Key trends include the transition from theoretical modeling to practical device implementation and increasing focus on room-temperature operation.
- Edward Stone Award (2007) from JPL for outstanding research
- Fellow of The Optical Society (OSA)
- Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Professor Yang's research group operates with significant funding from NSF, Department of Defense, and Department of Energy. His team has demonstrated world-first devices including plasmon-waveguide IC lasers and superlattice interband cascade photodetectors. The group maintains strong collaborations with researchers across multiple institutions, focusing on practical applications of infrared semiconductor technology for scientific instrumentation and energy conversion. His laboratory work directly supports NASA missions and has resulted in four patents.
Research is conducted through the Quantum Device Laboratory at OU, which specializes in molecular beam epitaxy growth, device fabrication, and optoelectronic characterization of semiconductor structures. The lab maintains close ties with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and collaborates extensively with materials science groups on quantum engineered structures.
