Xuejun Lu

Xuejun Lu is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UML), affiliated with the Francis College of Engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin (2001), an M.S. from Peking University (1995), and a B.S. in Chemistry from Peking University (1992).

His research focuses on

• Surface plasmonics and optical antennas for infrared photodetectors
• Quantum dot-based infrared and visible sensors
• Flexible and printed electronics for advanced optoelectronic devices

His work spans theoretical modeling, material growth, and device fabrication for infrared imaging and sensing applications.

Recent publications highlight plasmonic resonance for infrared detection, ultrafast optical responses in quantum dots, and advanced nanostructure fabrication techniques. His team has published extensively on photodetector design and electromagnetic measurements.

Scientific awards include

• IDTechEx Academic Research and Development Award (2009)
• IDTechEx Scholarship (2007)
• Air Force Summer Faculty Awards (2007, 2020, 2021)

Major grants include

• "Drone-based Wireless Sensor Network for Multimodal Sensing" (2020-2023, PI)
• "Wireless High Temperature Sensor Network for Smart Boiler Systems" (2020-2022, PI)

His lab develops advanced photodetection systems and printable electronics for diverse applications including infrared imaging and sensor networks.