Yijie Shen | Structured Light | Research Excellence Award

Prof. Yijie Shen | Structured Light | Research Excellence Award

Assistant Professor | Nanyang Technological University | Singapore

Yijie Shen is a Nanyang Assistant Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, with joint appointments in the School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and is an internationally recognized expert in photonics and optical engineering. He received a doctoral degree in optical engineering from Tsinghua University and a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and automation from South China University of Technology. His professional experience spans academic leadership, competitive international research projects, and interdisciplinary collaboration, including prior service as a Marie-Curie Senior Research Fellow and active leadership in high-impact research initiatives. The candidate has achieved 7,691 citations with an h-index of 39 and an i10-index of 76, reflecting a strong and sustained scholarly impact.

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Featured Publications

Optical vortices 30 years on: OAM manipulation from topological charge to multiple singularities
Y. Shen, X. Wang, Z. Xie, C. Min, X. Fu, Q. Liu, M. Gong, X. Yuan – Light: Science & Applications · Cited by 2376

Towards higher-dimensional structured light
C. He, Y. Shen, A. Forbes – Light: Science & Applications · Cited by 571

Optical skyrmions and other topological quasiparticles of light
Y. Shen, Q. Zhang, P. Shi, L. Du, X. Yuan, A. V. Zayats – Nature Photonics · Cited by 362

Supertoroidal light pulses as electromagnetic skyrmions propagating in free space
Y. Shen, Y. Hou, N. Papasimakis, N. I. Zheludev – Nature Communications · Cited by 229

Generation of optical skyrmions with tunable topological textures
Y. Shen, E. C. Martínez, C. Rosales-Guzmán – ACS Photonics · Cited by 223

Mr. Mamoon Asghar | Photonic & Optoelectronic Devices | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Mamoon Asghar | Photonic & Optoelectronic Devices | Best Researcher Award

PhD Student | Shenzhen University | China

Dr. Mamoon Asghar is a dedicated PhD scholar in Optoelectronic Engineering at Shenzhen University, China, specializing in the development of mid-infrared ultrashort high-power fiber lasers. He holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Physics, which form the foundation of his advanced research in photonics and laser systems. His academic journey reflects a strong commitment to innovation, with notable contributions to the design and optimization of fiber lasers for industrial and medical applications. Dr. Asghar has successfully completed multiple research projects and authored over a dozen peer-reviewed publications in leading international journals such as Optical Materials Express, Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, and Applied Optics. His research primarily focuses on the use of advanced nanomaterials and saturable absorbers for pulse modulation, achieving femtosecond pulse durations that push the boundaries of current laser technology. Alongside his research accomplishments, he has engaged in collaborative projects with experts in optical materials and fiber laser design, contributing to the broader advancement of photonic science. His scholarly excellence is reflected through his growing citation record, professional memberships, and active participation in the academic community. Dr. Asghar’s innovative work and consistent research output make him a distinguished candidate for recognition in the field of Electrical and Optical Engineering.

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Featured Publications

Mamoon Asghar*, Strontium ferrite nanoparticles based broadband nonlinear optical modulator for ultrafast pulse generation in fiber lasers. Chaos, Solitons & Fractals, Accepted.

Mamoon Asghar*, Ameliorating the stability of thulium-doped mode-locked fiber laser using yttrium iron garnet nanoparticles-based saturable absorber. Optical Materials Express, 2025, 15(3), 124578.

Mamoon Asghar, High modulation depth assisted by FeIn₂S₄ nanocrystals for ultrashort pulse generation in mode-locked erbium-doped fiber lasers. Optical Materials, 2025, 14(2), 116832.

Mamoon Asghar, On the performance of a Q-switched erbium-doped fiber laser based on a cadmium-sulfide (CdS) thin-film saturable absorber. Optics Continuum, 2024, 3(8), 1528–1539.