Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)China
Cai Xinxin is an Assistant Professor at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Department of Physics . She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from The Pennsylvania State University (2016) and has held postdoctoral positions at the University of Rochester (2020-2024) and University of Minnesota (2017-2020). Education : Ph.D. in Physics (Penn State University, 2009-2016), B.S. in Applied Physics (University of Science and Technology of China, 2004-2008) Dr. Cai's research focuses on experimental condensed matter physics and quantum information processing , utilizing nanofabrication techniques to investigate quantum effects in micro- and nanoscale devices. Her recent work emphasizes coherent control of silicon-based spin qubits and spin quantum device dynamics . Publications highlight advancements in semiconductor quantum dots , spin qubit manipulation , and quantum coherence . Her lab actively recruits Ph.D. students, master’s students, and postdoctoral researchers to advance these projects.
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)China
Xiaowei Deng is an Assistant Researcher at the Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), China. His work focuses on quantum optics and superconducting quantum computing, particularly in the experimental analysis of continuous-variable quantum systems and entanglement structures. 2007-2011: B.S. in Optical Information Science and Technology, Shanxi University, China 2011-2017: Ph.D. in Quantum Optics, State Key Laboratory of Quantum Optics and Quantum Photonic Devices, Shanxi University, China Deng's research involves characterizing quantum entanglement in Gaussian states, studying the effects of lossy channels on quantum communication, and exploring multipartite entanglement in photonic systems. His work connects quantum metrology with entanglement criteria via squeezing coefficients and the Fisher information, revealing robustness of entanglement under noise and loss. His publications span topics such as Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen steering, Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger states, and cluster-state quantum computation. Recent studies analyze multi-mode entanglement across partitions and demonstrate experimental techniques for preserving entanglement under correlated noise. National Scholarship for Doctoral Students (2016) Wang Daheng Optical Award (2017) President's Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow, SUSTech (2017) Second Prize, National Conference on Quantum Optics (2016) Outstanding Graduate Student, Shanxi University (2017)
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)China
Dr. Guo Liang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Energy Engineering at the Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech) . His academic journey includes a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tsinghua University (2009), a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University (2014), and postdoctoral research in Chemistry at University of California, Berkeley (2014-2017). He joined SUSTech as a full-time faculty in 2018. Research Interests include: Nanoscale Energy Conversion and Transfer Laser-Matter Interaction Femtosecond Time-Resolved Spectroscopy Laser Micro/Nanofabrication Publications span 50+ SCI-indexed papers in journals like Nature Physics , Science Advances , Advanced Materials , and Nano Letters . Key topics include ultrafast energy transfer , coherent phonon dynamics , and laser-based manufacturing . Honors & Awards : 2025 Second Prize in SUSTech Graduate Teaching Achievement Award 2024 Excellent Communist Party Member at SUSTech 2023 First Prize in SUSTech Young Teachers Teaching Competition 2019 Shenzhen Industrial Development and Innovation Talent Award Multiple SUSTech/Residential College Advisor Awards 2018 Shenzhen Overseas High-Caliber Personnel Ross Fellowship at Purdue University (2009-2010) Grants include: 2 National Natural Science Foundation of China projects, 2 Guangdong Outstanding Youth Projects, 2 Shenzhen Basic Research grants, and participation in national-level initiatives like the Transformative Technologies Key Special Project . Laboratory houses a femtosecond spectroscopy system , laser processing equipment , and material synthesis facilities (glovebox, tube furnace, etc.).
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)China
Xiaolong Liu serves as Assistant Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology's School of Microelectronics. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2019), M.E. from Tsinghua University (2014), and B.E. from Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2010). Prior to his current position, he worked as Staff Engineer at eTopus Technology in Silicon Valley (2019-2021) and completed a postdoc at HKUST. Ph.D. in Electronic and Computer Engineering, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (2019) M.E. in Microelectronics, Tsinghua University (2014) B.E. in Electronic Engineering, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (2010) Dr. Liu's research spans cutting-edge RF/mm-Wave/THz integrated circuit design, focusing on high-performance signal generators , ultra-wideband transceivers , and low-power frequency synthesis . His work addresses critical challenges in 5G/6G communications, terahertz spectroscopy, and high-speed wireline interfaces through innovative CMOS architectures. Technical emphases include varactor-less VCOs, harmonic enhancement techniques, and magnetic tuning mechanisms for millimeter-wave systems. His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent leadership in IEEE flagship journals/conferences (JSSC, TMTT, ISSCC, VLSI), with recent work advancing Class-F oscillators, sub-sampling PLLs, and sub-THz synthesizers. Notable trends include migration toward sub-THz frequencies (2023-2025) , multi-core oscillator architectures , and elimination of harmonic tuning for simplified design. IEEE VLSI Paper Technical Highlights (2019) IEEE CICC Invited Talk (2019) IEEE TVLSI 2023 Best Reviewer Award Top 4 Most Downloaded Paper in TCAS-II (July 2022) Dr. Liu actively mentors students through SUSTech's graduate programs, with advisees consistently earning university-level thesis awards and conference recognitions. His lab maintains strong industry ties through silicon validation and collaborates on cutting-edge tapeouts in 7nm/16nm nodes. Current projects focus on cryo-CMOS interfaces for quantum computing and ultra-wideband transceivers for 6G applications. His research group operates within SUSTech's state-of-the-art microelectronics facility, specializing in mm-Wave/THz characterization and high-speed SerDes validation. The team maintains partnerships with semiconductor foundries for advanced-node prototyping and collaborates with industry leaders on real-world implementation challenges.
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)China
Dr. Yao Lu is an Associate Researcher and doctoral supervisor at the Institute for Quantum Science and Engineering, Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). He specializes in quantum computing and simulation using trapped ion systems, with a focus on experimental realization and scaling of quantum platforms. His work has contributed to China's first small-scale programmable ion quantum computing system. PhD in Physics (2020), Tsinghua University Bachelor in Physics (2014), Peking University His research explores: Compact trapped ion quantum computing platforms Quantum error mitigation and fidelity optimization Many-body quantum simulations in noisy environments Modular quantum computation via ion-electron coupling His publications in Nature , Nature Physics , and Nature Communications demonstrate expertise in trapped ion quantum gate design, non-equilibrium thermodynamics, and phonon manipulation. Current projects include robust quantum control of multi-ion qubits (NSFC Young Scientists Fund) and fast ion qubit shuttling (Shenzhen Science and Technology Program). He leads the trapped ion quantum computing laboratory at Futian International Quantum Research Institute (Room 102) and actively recruits researchers for quantum science initiatives.
Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech)China
Yao-Wang Li is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology at the School of Life Sciences, Southern University of Science and Technology, specializing in cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM) methodology development and structural biology. He holds a PhD from Leiden University and completed postdoctoral training at Tsinghua University and Leiden University, where he pioneered high-resolution structural determination of Parkinson's-related amyloid fibers in China. His educational background includes: PhD in Structural Biology, Leiden University (2011-2017) Master of Science, China Agricultural University (2008-2011) Bachelor of Science, Jiangxi Agricultural University (2004-2008) Dr. Li's research centers on advanced Cryo-EM techniques , with primary focus on electron diffraction, single particle analysis, and cryo-electron tomography (Cryo-ET) for resolving biological macromolecular structures. His work bridges structural biology and neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, particularly in visualizing α-synuclein fibrils implicated in Parkinson's disease. He emphasizes the principle that "seeing is believing" to investigate life mechanisms at near-atomic resolution. Analysis of his publications (2011-2020) reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) structural determination of neurodegenerative disease-related amyloid fibrils using Cryo-EM, (2) methodological innovations in electron diffraction for protein nanocrystals, and (3) computational image processing advancements for 3D reconstruction. His work consistently targets high-impact structural biology questions with implications for disease mechanism understanding. His scientific recognition includes: National Natural Science Funds of China (2018) China Postdoctoral Science Foundation Grant (2017) Advanced Innovation Fellow at Tsinghua University (2017) Multiple academic scholarships and thesis awards Dr. Li has secured competitive research funding including national grants and institutional fellowships. His position involves mentoring graduate students in structural biology techniques, though specific advisees aren't listed. He was the first researcher in China to solve amyloid fiber structures in Parkinson's disease at near-atomic resolution, establishing critical cryo-EM capabilities for neurodegenerative disease research. His laboratory at Southern University of Science and Technology focuses on developing integrated Cryo-EM approaches—including electron diffraction, single particle analysis, and cryo-ET—to resolve biological structures from subcellular to molecular levels, with particular emphasis on neurodegenerative disease mechanisms and therapeutic target identification.
