Wenshan Cai

Dr. Wenshan Cai is a full professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology, with a joint appointment in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. He holds affiliations with SPIE and OPTICA as a member/fellow. Contact information includes wcai@gatech.edu and his lab website at cailab.gatech.edu. His research focuses on nanophotonic materials and devices, with emphasis on optical metamaterials, plasmonic nanodevices, and AI-driven photonic design.

Dr. Cai earned his B.S. and M.S. from Tsinghua University (2000-2002) and his Ph.D. from Purdue University (2008). His postdoctoral training at Stanford University (pre-2012) further shaped his expertise. Key research areas include metamaterials, nanofabrication, nonlinear optics, and photovoltaics, addressing challenges in energy, security, and environmental technologies.

His work spans fabrication, modeling, and processing of advanced materials, with notable contributions to plasmonics and metamaterials. Over 70 journal articles and ~20,000 citations highlight his impact, alongside the influential textbook Optical Metamaterials: Fundamentals and Applications. Awards include the OSA/SPIE Goodman Book Award and ONR Young Investigator Award.

Dr. Cai’s lab explores cutting-edge topics like AI-assisted photonic design, transient chiral media, and ultrafast phenomena. His research bridges theory and application, driving advancements in photonics, optoelectronics, and nanotechnology.