Shuang Fang Lim

Shuang Fang Lim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at North Carolina State University (NC State), part of the College of Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge (2004) and has held postdoctoral positions at Princeton University (2004–2008) and NC State (2008–2011). Her research focuses on upconverting nanoparticles (UCNPs), exploring their synthesis, photophysics, bioconjugation, and applications in biosensing, photodynamic therapy, and photothermal therapy. UCNPs offer unique advantages for 3D biological imaging due to their near-infrared excitation and visible emission properties, minimizing tissue autofluorescence.

Her expertise includes nanomaterials engineering, optical thermometry, and bio-nano interfaces. Recent work emphasizes applications in point-of-care diagnostics, such as lateral flow assays and microarrays, alongside advancements in superfluorescence and unidirectional mechano-sensing. Lim’s interdisciplinary approach bridges physics, chemistry, and biomedical engineering, with a focus on translating nanotechnology into clinical and industrial solutions.

Key contributions include developing core-shell UCNPs for single-particle studies, optimizing anti-Stokes shifted emissions for bioimaging, and creating automatic vehicular heatstroke detection systems using optical sensors. Her research is supported by grants and collaborations across academia and industry, though specific funding details are not provided here.

Labs and teams involved include the Department of Physics at NC State, with ongoing projects in nanoparticle synthesis, nanoscale thermometry, and bio-applications. No specific awards are listed in the provided materials, reflecting a focus on impactful research over award recognition.