Xiaogan Liang

Professor Xiaogan Liang is a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and serves as Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education. His research focuses on advanced nanofabrication, nanomanufacturing, and microsystem technologies, with applications in nanoelectronics, nanophotonics, and biosensing systems. He leads the Nanoengineering and Nanodevice Laboratory and holds a tenured position. Liang has been recognized with awards such as the Monroe-Brown Education Excellence Award (2018-19) and the NSF CAREER Award (2015). His work bridges nanotechnology and biomedical engineering, emphasizing scalable fabrication techniques and neuromorphic computing hardware.

Education and Career: Liang joined the University of Michigan in 2012 as an Assistant Professor, advancing to his current rank. His academic background includes expertise in mechanical engineering and nanotechnology. Key research contributions include novel 2D material-based biosensors, memristive devices, and plasmonic systems for real-world applications.

Research Interests: His lab develops nanoscale fabrication methods (e.g., nanoimprint lithography) for creating high-performance devices like MoS₂ photodetectors and Bi₂Se₃ memristors. Applications span environmental monitoring, medical diagnostics, and energy-efficient robotics. Recent innovations include brain-inspired computing hardware for robotics and bioinspired sensors for viral detection.

Publications: Over 150 peer-reviewed articles highlight his work on neuromorphic systems, plasmonic colorimetric sensing, and scalable nanoassembly. Notable 2020-2025 publications address reservoir computing hardware, site-selective 2D material growth, and airborne particle monitoring systems.

• Awards: Monroe-Brown Award (2018), NSF CAREER (2015), CoE Awards (2016)
• Grants: Supported by NSF, U-M, and industry partnerships

Advising: Mentors graduate students (e.g., Hongsuk Nam, Sungjin Wi) in nanofabrication and biosensor development. Collaborates with Professors Katsuo Kurabayashi and Allen Liu on interdisciplinary projects.

Labs/Teams: Directs the Nanoengineering and Nanodevice Laboratory, fostering cross-disciplinary research in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering. Engages in collaborative efforts with materials science and electrical engineering groups.