Abdoulaye Ndao | Optics and Photonics | Research Excellence Award

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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdoulaye Ndao | Optics and Photonics | Research Excellence Award

Associate Professor | University of California San Diego | United States

Abdoulaye Ndao is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California San Diego, where he leads the Nano Devices and Applied Optics Laboratory and specializes in nanophotonics, metasurfaces, and applied optics. He earned a PhD in Physics with distinction following advanced training in lasers and materials science. His professional experience spans academic leadership, postdoctoral research at leading institutions, and prior engineering roles, with sustained contributions to teaching, mentoring, and conference service. His research focuses on topological photonics, plasmonics, meta-optics, and bioimaging technologies, resulting in influential publications in premier journals, patented innovations, and significant translational impact. His scholarly impact is reflected in approximately 2,900 citations, an h-index of 24, and an i10-index of 32.

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Featured Publications

Nonreciprocal lasing in topological cavities of arbitrary geometries
B. Bahari, A. Ndao, F. Vallini, A. El Amili, Y. Fainman, B. Kanté – Science (900 citations)

Symmetry-breaking-induced plasmonic exceptional points and nanoscale sensing
J.-H. Park*, A. Ndao*, W. Cai, L. Hsu, A. Kodigala, T. Lepetit, Y.-H. Lo, B. Kanté – Nature Physics (359 citations)

Octave bandwidth photonic fishnet achromatic metalens
A. Ndao, L. Hsu, J. Ha, J.-H. Park, C. Chang-Hasnain, B. Kanté – Nature Communications (208 citations)

Transmission properties of slanted annular aperture arrays
T. Alaridhee, A. Ndao, M.-P. Bernal, E. Popov, A.-L. Fehrembach, F.-I. Baida – Optics Express (158 citations)

Photonic quantum Hall effect and multiplexed light sources of large orbital angular momenta
B. Bahari, L. Hsu, S.-H. Pan, D. Preece, A. Ndao, A. El Amili, Y. Fainman – Nature Physics (139 citations)

Dr. Yong Bai | Photonic & Optoelectronic Devices | Innovative Research Award

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Dr. Yong Bai | Photonic & Optoelectronic Devices | Innovative Research Award

Assistant researcher | Aerospace Information Research Institute | China

Yong Bai, an Assistant Researcher at the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is a specialist in high-power laser parametric testing technology with a strong academic foundation supported by a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. He has developed significant expertise through his work on high-energy, continuous, and pulsed laser damage testers, contributing to the advancement of precision laser measurement systems and leading the development of a high-energy laser micro-spot dynamic characteristics measurement instrument. His professional experience includes multiple research projects, industry-related consultancy activities, and the creation of several patented or patent-pending technologies, reflecting both technical capability and a commitment to innovation. His research focuses on high-power laser diagnostic methods, emphasizing accuracy, anti-damage probe design, and solutions to nonlinear distortion challenges in complex laser environments. He has authored numerous publications in reputable indexed journals and serves as an editorial reviewer, demonstrating active engagement with the scientific community. His notable contribution includes proposing a highly anti-damage probe based on a micro-porous cavity structure combined with high-precision scattered-light sampling technology, significantly improving the reliability of high-energy laser testing. Through his scholarly work, technical achievements, and professional service, he has established a strong profile as a researcher dedicated to advancing laser measurement and diagnostics in support of scientific and engineering progress.

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Featured Publications

Yong Bai*, Innovative rotating hollow needle design for accurate measurement of high-power laser microspots. Optics and Laser Technology, Accepted.

Yong Bai*, Innovative rotating hollow needle design for accurate measurement of high-power laser microspots. Optics and Laser Technology, 2025, 1(1), Article ID pending.

Yong Bai*, Innovative rotating hollow needle design for accurate measurement of high-power laser microspots. Optics and Laser Technology, In Press.