Yanjun Liu

Yanjun Liu is an Associate Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) in Shenzhen, China, affiliated with the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering under the College of Engineering. His academic journey includes a PhD in Photonics (2007) from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, a Master's in Optics (2003) from Fudan University, and a Bachelor's in Electronic Science and Technology (2000) from Shandong University. Before joining SUSTech in 2016, he held research and postdoctoral positions at A*STAR (2010-2016), Penn State University (2008-2010), European Laboratory for Non-Linear Spectroscopy (2007-2008), and Nanyang Technological University (2007).

• Education: PhD (Photonics, Nanyang Technological University), MSc (Optics, Fudan University), BEng (Electronic Science and Technology, Shandong University)

His research spans liquid crystal photonics, plasmonics, metamaterials, and metasurfaces. He specializes in polymer micro/nano-photonic structures, liquid crystal devices, and laser holography. His work includes tunable plasmonic color filters, PDLC-based holograms, and surface acoustic wave-driven optical systems, with over 90 peer-reviewed journal articles, 30 conference papers, two book chapters, and five patents. His publications have garnered over 1,500 citations (H-index: 24), with cover features in Advanced Materials, Nanoscale, and others.

Recent publications focus on dynamically controlling plasmonic signals via liquid crystal alignment, optically responsive nanostructures, and hybrid photonic systems. Key themes include light modulation, nanostructured design, and liquid crystal integration for low-power, miniaturized devices.

• Scientific Awards: Joseph Wang Award (2015), A*STAR Career Development Award (2012), ICTP TRIL Fellowship (2007), National Outstanding Self-Funded Student Award (2006), Shenzhen Peacock Plan B Talent (2017)

Dr. Liu leads a research group at SUSTech recruiting postdocs and students in plasmonics, metamaterials, and liquid crystal photonics. His team emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering, applied physics, and materials science.