XU Qing-Hua

XU Qing-Hua is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the National University of Singapore (NUS), affiliated with the Faculty of Science. His research focuses on nonlinear optical properties of novel nanocomposite materials and their applications in biomedicine and energy. He holds a B.Sc. from Zhejiang University, M.Sc. degrees from Peking University and the University of Chicago, a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, and postdoctoral training at Stanford University and UC Santa Barbara.

Research Interests:

• Materials Chemistry and Physics
• Biosensing, Imaging, and Phototherapy
• Nanomaterials and Photocatalysis
• Optical Spectroscopy and Imaging

His work spans materials synthesis, fundamental understanding, and practical applications, with recent breakthroughs in plasmon-enhanced nonlinear spectroscopy and energy-efficient nanocomposites.

Publications highlight advancements in plasmonic nanostructures, photocatalytic hydrogen evolution, and multifunctional theranostic agents. Awards include the NUS Outstanding Chemist Award (2015) and Young Scientist Award (2008).

Teaching:

• CM5237 Advanced Optical Spectroscopy and Imaging (AY2023/2024)