Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiyang Wang | Fiber Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiyang Wang | Fiber Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haiyang Wang, North University of China, China

Dr. Haiyang Wang is an Associate Professor and Master’s Supervisor at the School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Ottawa, Canada, in 2023 under the mentorship of Professor Xiaoyi Bao. His research expertise lies in advanced fiber laser technologies—including random fiber lasers, ultra-narrow linewidth lasers, and mode control—as well as distributed fiber sensing using Brillouin and Rayleigh scattering and micro/nano optical fabrication techniques. Dr. Wang has published 18 peer-reviewed papers in top-tier journals such as Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Lightwave Technology, Optics Letters, and Optics Express, primarily as first or corresponding author. He has led several national-level research projects, including those funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, and is a recipient of the China Scholarship Council Doctoral Fellowship and University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship. Additionally, he serves as Guest Editor for Micromachines and Photonics, and regularly reviews for leading journals in his field.

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Summary of Suitability – Dr. Haiyang Wang for the Best Researcher Award

Dr. Haiyang Wang is an emerging leader in the field of optoelectronics, fiber laser technology, and distributed fiber sensing. As an Associate Professor at the School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China, and a graduate of the University of Ottawa under the mentorship of renowned physicist Prof. Xiaoyi Bao, Dr. Wang brings a strong foundation of global academic training and research excellence.

🎓 Education

  • Ph.D. in Physics (2018–2023)
    University of Ottawa, Canada
    Supervisor: Prof. Xiaoyi Bao

  • M.S. in Physics (2015–2018)
    Northeastern University, China

  • B.Sc. in Physics (2011–2015)
    Shenyang Aerospace University, China

💼 Work Experience

  • Associate Professor (May 2023–Present)
    School of Semiconductor and Physics, North University of China

  • Ph.D. Researcher (2018–2023)
    University of Ottawa, Canada
    Focus: Random fiber lasers, fiber sensing, nano-fabrication

🏆 Achievements

  • 📚 18 publications in leading journals such as Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Lightwave Technology, Optics Letters, and Optics Express (as first or corresponding author)

  • 🔬 Principal Investigator for projects under the National Natural Science Foundation of China

  • ✍️ Guest Editor for Micromachines and Photonics

  • 🔁 Reviewer for top journals like Optics Letters, Optics Express, and Journal of Lightwave Technology

🎖️ Awards and Honors

  • 🥇 2018 China Scholarship Council Doctoral Fellowship

  • 🎓 2018 University of Ottawa Entrance Scholarship

  • 🌟 Selected for the Ministry of Education’s Talent Program (China)

Publication Top Notes:

Extra-broad photonic crystal fiber refractive index sensor based on surface plasmon resonance

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Metal oxide-graphene-based quasi-D-shaped optical fiber plasmonic biosensor

CITED:58

Quasi-D-shaped optical fiber plasmonic refractive index sensor

CITED:54

Glucose sensor realized with photonic crystal fiber-based Sagnac interferometer

CITED:47

High sensitivity refractive index sensor based on dual-core photonic crystal fiber with hexagonal lattice

CITED:35

Ultra-short polarization beam splitter based on dual core photonic crystal fiber

CITED:27

Tunable surface plasmon resonance polarization beam splitter based on dual-core photonic crystal fiber with magnetic fluid

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Dr. Zhi Cao | Optical Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhi Cao | Optical Sensing Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Zhi Cao, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, China

Dr. Zhi Cao is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Gastroenterology, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, affiliated with the Second Hospital of Jinan University and the First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Pharmacy from Wuhan University, where he worked under the guidance of Prof. Zilin Chen. Dr. Cao has extensive research experience in the fields of theranostic probe development, targeted protein degradation, and multi-omics in drug discovery. He is particularly focused on the development of NIR-I/II probes for cancer and neuroinflammation diagnosis, as well as designing PROTACs for targeted protein degradation. His work also involves single-cell transcriptomics in pancreatic regeneration, CRISPR-Cas9/CAR-T engineering for immunotherapies, and the pharmacodynamic evaluation of antitumor/anti-inflammatory agents. Throughout his career, Dr. Cao has contributed to several competitive research grants, including projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Guangdong Provincial Key R&D Program. He has held various academic positions, including a visiting scholar role at Tokyo Metropolitan University and research assistantships at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute. Dr. Cao’s interdisciplinary expertise and contributions continue to push the boundaries of pharmacological research, with a focus on innovative approaches to cancer and immune-related diseases.

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Summary of Suitability for Best Researcher Award – Zhi Cao, Ph.D.

Dr. Zhi Cao is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, as evidenced by his academic excellence, research expertise, and notable contributions to the fields of theranostic probe development, targeted protein degradation, and drug discovery. With a Ph.D. in Pharmacy from Wuhan University and a wealth of postdoctoral experience at prestigious institutions such as Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Tokyo Metropolitan University, and Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Cao has demonstrated a commitment to advancing scientific knowledge and practical applications in the healthcare field.

Education 🎓

  • Ph.D. in Pharmacy
    Wuhan University (2018.09 – 2021.06)
    Advisor: Prof. Zilin Chen
  • M.Sc. in Microbial & Biochemical Pharmacy
    South China Normal University (2014.09 – 2017.06)
    Advisor: Prof. Xiaodong Ma
  • B.Sc. in Traditional Chinese Pharmacy
    Hunan University of Chinese Medicine (2010.09 – 2014.06)
    Advisor: Prof. Xiangqian Liu

Work Experience 💼

  • Postdoctoral Fellow
    Shenzhen People’s Hospital (Affiliated Second Hospital of Jinan University, The First Affiliated Hospital of Southern University of Science and Technology) (Nov. 2021 – Present)
    Supervisors: Prof. Lisheng Wang, Prof. Shaohui Tang, Prof. Xiaodong Ma
  • Visiting Scholar
    Tokyo Metropolitan University (JST Sakura Science Exchange Program) (Dec. 2019)
    Advisor: Prof. Uchiyama
  • Research Assistant
    Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine (July 2017 – Aug. 2018)
  • Joint Training Scholar
    Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic (Jan. 2016 – Mar. 2017)
    Advisor: Prof. Yong Li

Research Expertise 🔬

  1. Theranostic Probe Development:
    Design and application of NIR-I/II probes for cancer and neuroinflammation diagnosis and mechanistic studies.
  2. Targeted Protein Degradation:
    Design, synthesis, and target identification for PROTACs (Proteolysis-Targeting Chimeras).
  3. Multi-Omics & Drug Discovery:
    • Single-cell transcriptomics in pancreatic regeneration (acute necrotizing pancreatitis)
    • CRISPR-Cas9/CAR-T engineering for immunotherapies
    • Capillary electrophoresis/chromatography-based drug target screening
    • Pharmacodynamic evaluation of antitumor/anti-inflammatory agents

Achievements 🏆

  • National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) Grants:
    1. CAIX-Targeted Hypoxia Imaging in Tumors (82073808, ¥560,000, 2021-2024) – Key Member
    2. Wearable Biosensing for Interstitial Biomarkers (22074113, ¥630,000, 2021-2024) – Key Member
  • Guangdong Provincial Key R&D Program:
    • microRNA-Optimized CAR-T Cell Therapy (2017A030311004, ¥500,000, 2017-2020) – Co-Investigator

Awards & Honors 🥇

  • Key Member of NSFC Grants for cancer imaging and biosensing projects.
  • Co-Investigator for Guangdong Provincial Key R&D Program on CAR-T cell therapy.

Publication Top Notes:

Near‐Infrared Imaging Agent ABSi‐148 Alleviates CA IX‐Mediated Hypoxic Fibrosis in Inflammation‐Cancer Transition

Letrozole‐Based Near‐Infrared Dynamic Imaging Targeting Ductal‐Vascular RhoJ From Pancreatic Intraepithelial Neoplasia to Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma

Characterization of tumor-associated endothelial cells and the development of a prognostic model in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Design and synthesis of a novel mitochondria-targeted osteosarcoma theranostic agent based on a PIM1 kinase inhibitor.

Strong hydrophilic monolithic column functionalized with amphiphilic benzyl quinine for capillary electrochromatography and application in pharmaceutical analysis