Chaochao Shen | Fiber Optics | Research Excellence Award

Dr. Chaochao Shen | Fiber Optics |Research Excellence Award

Student | Shanghai Institute of Optics | China

Chaochao Shen is a researcher at the Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, with expertise in optical and electrical engineering–related interdisciplinary research. He holds advanced academic training in engineering and applied physical sciences, with specialization aligned to optics, photonic systems, and related technologies. His professional experience includes active involvement in collaborative research projects, multidisciplinary teamwork, and scholarly contributions within a leading national research institute. His research focuses on advanced optical and optoelectronic systems, with peer-reviewed publications indexed in Scopus and demonstrated citation impact, reflecting the relevance of his work to the scientific community. He has collaborated with an international network of researchers and maintains an active Scopus author profile. His scholarly metrics include four Scopus-indexed documents, one citation, and an h-index of one.

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Featured Publications

Surface-mode induced high birefringence in a low-loss 7-cell photonic bandgap hollow-core fiber
C Shen, D Wu, X Zhu, S Chen, F Yu
Optical Fiber Technology, 95, 104416

Demonstration of tuning thermal coefficient of delay of photonic bandgap hollow-core fiber by surface mode
C Shen, D Wu, X Zhu, S Chen, B Lu, H Li, F Yu, X Chen, J Knight
Optical Fiber Technology, 95, 104429

High numerical-aperture solarization-resistant silica-glass air-cladding fiber bundle for the ultraviolet imaging
B Xu, C Shen, H Shen, Y Zang, Y Wang, Y Liu, X Lin, F Yu
IEEE Photonics Journal

Tuning of birefringence and thermal coefficient of delay of photonic bandgap hollow-core fiber by surface modes
C Shen, F Yu, J Knight
24th International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks (ICTON), 1-1, 2024

Abdoulaye Ndao | Optics and Photonics | Research Excellence Award

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)

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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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

Mingxu Wang | Wireless Communication | Young Scientist Award

Dr. Mingxu Wang | Wireless Communication | Young Scientist Award

Research Associate | Fudan University | China

Mingxu Wang is a Research Associate at Fudan University specializing in photonic terahertz and free-space optical communications within advanced radio access networks. He holds advanced academic training in electronic and optical engineering with a strong focus on high-capacity fiber–wireless integrated systems, developed through rigorous graduate-level education and collaborative research at leading international institutions. His scholarly output has achieved 687 citations with an h-index of 15 and an i10-index of 22, reflecting sustained impact in the field. He holds multiple patents related to advanced modulation and fiber–wireless integration techniques and actively contributes to the research community through professional memberships with IEEE, Optica, and SPIE. His excellence has been recognized through highly competitive international scholarships and distinctions, underscoring his leadership, innovation, and growing influence in electrical and photonic communications research.

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Featured Publications

Low complexity neural network equalization based on multi-symbol output technique for 200+ Gbps IM/DD short reach optical system
B. Sang, W. Zhou, Y. Tan, M. Kong, C. Wang, M. Wang, L. Zhao, J. Zhang, J. Yu – Journal of Lightwave Technology · Citations: 78
Integrated high-resolution radar and long-distance communication based-on photonic in terahertz band
Y. Wang, W. Li, J. Ding, J. Zhang, M. Zhu, F. Zhao, M. Wang, J. Yu – Journal of Lightwave Technology · Citations: 64
Joint communication and radar sensing functions system based on photonics at the W-band
Y. Wang, J. Liu, J. Ding, M. Wang, F. Zhao, J. Yu – Optics Express · Citations: 56
W-band simultaneous vector signal generation and radar detection based on photonic frequency quadrupling
Y. Wang, J. Ding, M. Wang, Z. Dong, F. Zhao, J. Yu – Optics Letters · Citations: 46
Photonics-assisted joint high-speed communication and high-resolution radar detection system
Y. Wang, Z. Dong, J. Ding, W. Li, M. Wang, F. Zhao, J. Yu – Optics Letters · Citations: 45

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.