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Yu Yao is an Associate Professor in the School of Electrical, Computer, and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University (2011), and bachelor's/master's degrees from Tsinghua University. Her research focuses on nanophotonics, semiconductor nanostructures, and mid-infrared technologies, with applications in optoelectronics, biomedical devices, and energy systems. She leads the Yao Group and has authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications.
Education:
- Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, Princeton University (2011)
- M.Eng. Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University
- B.Sc. Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University
Research Interests:
- Design of nano-scale photonic/optoelectronic devices using semiconductor nanostructures and 2D materials
- Development of mid-infrared sensors and reconfigurable optical devices
- Polarimetric imaging systems for solar energy and biomedical applications
Awards:
- AFOSR Young Investigator Award (2016)
- DARPA Young Faculty Award (2019)
- NSF Career Award (2021)
- Fulton Outstanding Assistant Professor (2018)
Her work spans lab-to-field applications, including autonomous solar field inspection using polarimetric drones and mid-infrared tissue sealing technologies. She collaborates with industry partners on additive manufacturing and anti-counterfeiting solutions using metal nanostructures.
