Xiaohang Li

Xiaohang Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), where he serves as Principal Investigator of the Advanced Semiconductor Laboratory (ASL). He holds a Ph.D. (2015), M.S. (2011), and B.S. (2008) in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics from Georgia Institute of Technology, Lehigh University, and Huazhong University of Science and Technology, respectively.

Research Focus: Professor Li specializes in (ultra)wide bandgap semiconductors (III-nitrides, III-oxides) for next-generation devices, including LEDs, lasers, transistors, and sensors. His work spans materials growth, simulation, fabrication, and characterization, targeting applications in energy, communications, and biomedical industries.

Key Trends in Publications: Recent articles highlight advancements in InGaN micro-LED fabrication, β-Ga2O3 flexible transistors, AlN MOSFETs, and machine learning-optimized plasmonic structures. Themes include wide bandgap materials, 3D integration, thermal management, and flexible electronics.

Scientific Awards:

• Harold M. Manasevit Young Investigator Award (2018)
• IEEE North Jersey Section ED/CAS MTT/AP Chapters Award (2019)
• Georgia Tech representative, Global Young Scientist Summit (2015)
• IEEE Photonics Society Graduate Student Fellowship (2014)
• D. J. Lovell Scholarship (2013)

Mentorship: Since joining KAUST, Li has advised over 100 students and leads the ASL team in pioneering semiconductor research. His group focuses on fundamental and applied studies of wide bandgap materials to drive innovations in energy and health sectors.