Yijie Shen | Structured Light | Research Excellence Award

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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

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.