Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhoujie Wu | Optical Metrology Awards | Best Researcher Award 

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zhoujie Wu, Sichuan University, China

Dr. Wu Zhoujie is an Associate Researcher and Master Supervisor in Optical Engineering at the School of Electronic Information, Sichuan University. Specializing in computational optical measurement and sensing, Dr. Wu has made significant contributions to the development of advanced optical detection technologies tailored to the strategic needs of modern manufacturing. His work includes pioneering structured light-based 3D morphology, deformation, and strain measurement systems, with successful applications in intelligent SMT inspection under national-level initiatives. He has led six national or provincial research projects and contributed to several others, earning more than 1,300 citations, an h-index of 20, and recognition as one of the world’s top 2% scientists in 2024. His research has been widely published in leading journals such as Light: Advanced Manufacturing and Photonics Research, with multiple works featured as cover papers or highlighted by international optics societies. Dr. Wu has received prestigious honors including the Wang Daheng Optics Award and serves on editorial boards and professional committees in the field of optical engineering, reflecting his leadership and innovation in computational optics.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award:

Dr. Wu Zhoujie is an outstanding candidate for the Best Researcher Award, demonstrating a rare blend of theoretical excellence, technological innovation, and real-world application in the field of computational optical measurement and optomechanics. With a strong academic trajectory and a clear focus on national strategic needs in advanced manufacturing and sensing, his research has reshaped how precision optical measurements are approached and applied in critical industrial settings.

🎓 Education

• 🧠 2016.09 – 2021.06
  Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Sichuan University

• 🎓 2012.09 – 2016.06
  Bachelor’s in Electronic Science and Technology, Sichuan University

• 🌏 2020.10 – 2020.11
  Visiting Scholar, Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics

💼 Work Experience

• 🧑‍🏫 2024.09 – Present
  Associate Researcher & Master Supervisor, School of Electronic Information, Sichuan University

• 🧪 2022.05 – 2024.08
  Full-Time Associate Researcher, Sichuan University

• 🧑‍🔬 2021.07 – 2022.04
  Assistant Researcher, Sichuan University

🏆 Achievements

• 📊 Over 20 SCI papers published in top journals including Light: Advanced Manufacturing, Photonics Research, and Optics Letters

• 📈 More than 1,300 Google Scholar citations with an h-index of 20

• 🖼️ 3 journal cover papers in Optics Express

• 🌟 Research selected as:

  • “Image of the Week” 🖼️ by the Optical Society of America (2 times)

  • Editors’ Pick ✍️ in leading journals

  • 5 times cover articles in Chinese optical journals

• 🧪 Developed a full system for 3D morphology, strain, and deformation detection

• 🧠 Host/PI for 6+ national/provincial projects including NSFC Youth Fund and postdoctoral programs

• 🔧 Applied for 14 national patents, 6 authorized

🥇 Awards & Honors

• 🌍 2024: Selected among the World’s Top 2% Scientists

• 🏅 2021: Wang Daheng Optics Award, Chinese Optical Society

• 🥈 2023: Innovation Paper Nomination Award, Chinese Society of Optical Engineering

• 🎓 2021: Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Nominee, Sichuan University

• 💼 2025: Sichuan University Teaching Scholarship, “Three Faith” Award

• 🧒 2024: Outstanding Young Editorial Board Member, Infrared and Laser Engineering

• 🧑‍🏫 2024: Outstanding Class Teacher, Sichuan University

• ✍️ 2023: Outstanding Reviewer, Optica Publishing Group

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