Prof. Lianwei Chen | Wireless Energy Transfer | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Lianwei Chen, Institute of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Lianwei Chen is a distinguished professor at the Institute of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializing in laser micro/nano-processing and optical vector fields. With over 30 publications in top-tier journals, including Science Advances and Applied Physics Reviews, and a recipient of the prestigious Wang Gungwu Medal for his outstanding Ph.D. thesis, Lianwei has made significant contributions to spatial-temporal optical field manipulation and quantum imaging experiments. His innovative approach extends beyond academia; as a co-founder of two successful spin-offs, he has transformed research into commercial products, earning recognition for his work in technology commercialization. Lianwei holds a Ph.D. from the National University of Singapore, where he also received first-class honors during his Bachelor’s degree. His expertise and leadership in the field are further exemplified through his involvement with professional associations such as the Optical Society of America and the International Society for Optics and Photonics.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award

Lianwei Chen is a leading expert in laser micro/nano-processing and optical vector field manipulation. His innovative research aims at developing advanced laser fabrication techniques for micro- and nano-structures, coupled with optical imaging to enhance processed samples. With over 30 publications in prestigious journals such as Science Advances and Applied Physics Reviews, along with a book chapter and numerous invited talks, Dr. Chen has established himself as a prominent figure in the optics community. He has also been recognized with an award from a Nature Series Journal, underscoring his impactful contributions.

Education 🎓

• Ph.D. in Engineering Science
  National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
  Duration: Aug. 2015 – Dec. 2019
  Scholarship: NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering
  Supervisor: Prof. Hong Minghui

• Bachelor (Hon.) in Engineering Science
  National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
  Duration: Aug. 2010 – Feb. 2015
  Honors: First Class Honor, Ranking 1st in specialization

• Exchange Program
  University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada
  Duration: Jan. 2013 – Apr. 2013
  Award: NUS-UBC Lee Foundation Student Exchange Award

Work Experience 💼

• Professor
  Institute of Optics and Electronics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China
  Duration: July 2022 – Present
  Focus: Spatial-temporal optical field manipulation

• Research Fellow
  National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore
  Duration: July 2019 – June 2022
  Focus: Quantum imaging experiments

• Assistant Manager
  Light: Science & Application (Nature Publishing Group)
  Duration: Aug. 2016 – Dec. 2017

• Staff
  Optoelectronics Advances (IOE, Chinese Academy of Science)
  Duration: Dec. 2017 – Dec. 2019

• Lab Work History

  • NUS Optical Science & Engineering Center (2017-2019)
  • NUS Laser Microprocessing Lab (2014-2017)
  • Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology (SIMTech), A*STAR (May – Aug. 2012)
  • Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), A*STAR (May – Aug. 2013)

Achievements 🌟

• 30+ Publications in top-tier journals (e.g., Science Advances, Applied Physics Reviews)
• Co-founder of two spin-offs with over 20 staff
• First-inventor patents licensed and globally launched products
• Invited to publish on technology commercialization in iScience journal, Cell Press

Awards & Honors 🏆

• National Level Youth Talent Project, China (2023)
  One of four recipients nationwide
• Wang Gungwu Medal and Prize (2020)
  Top PhD thesis in Natural Science, NUS
• Third Prize, Rising Star of Light (2018)
  Nature Publishing Group
• Shortlisted for Design of the Year (2018)
  President’s Design Award, Singapore
• Top 10 Ideas (University Category, 2014)
  Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest
• Outstanding Undergraduate Researcher Prize (2014)
  NUS
• Invited Scholar (2011)
  World Leadership Conference, Singapore

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