معرفی
Dr. Wei Bao is an Assistant Professor in Materials Science and Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He holds a B.S. from Peking University, an M.S. from UCLA, and a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, followed by postdoctoral research at UC Berkeley's Nanoscale Science and Engineering Center until 2019.
His research focuses on optical materials and photonics, with expertise in quantum optics, metamaterials, and optoelectronics. Key projects include polariton condensation, nonlinear photonics, and room-temperature quantum phenomena in perovskites.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering, UC Berkeley
- M.S., Mechanical Engineering, UCLA
- B.S., Physics (Chemistry minor), Peking University
His work has been recognized with prestigious awards including the NSF CAREER Award (2022), ARO Early Career Award (2024), and Nature Portfolio's Rising Star of Light (2022). His lab at RPI features advanced laser systems, cryogenic facilities, and nanofabrication tools.
- Grants:
- Office of Naval Research (ONR)
- National Science Foundation (NSF)
- Army Research Office (ARO)
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Current advisees include graduate students Wei Li, Yilin Meng, and Xiaolong Wu. The lab collaborates on cutting-edge topics like topological valley Hall polariton condensation and programmable neuromorphic computing with 2D materials.
