Prof. Dr. Yue Cao is an innovative researcher in the field of metasurfaces, metamaterials, and nanophotonics, with active academic roles at Lanzhou Jiaotong University. A Chinese national, she completed her Ph.D. at Southeast University, including a visiting research stint at the National University of Singapore. Her work focuses on encoded metasurfaces, optical imaging, and information encryption, with impressive contributions to high-impact journals. With awards including the Chien-Shiung Wu Memorial Fund for Women Scholars, she represents the next generation of pioneers in photonic material design.
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Education
Prof. Yue Cao holds a Ph.D. from Southeast University and completed an international research exchange as a Ph.D. student at the National University of Singapore. Her academic foundation blends strong theoretical knowledge with cutting-edge experimental techniques. she has been serving as a lecturer at Lanzhou Jiaotong University, where she continues to mentor students and lead research in optical metasurfaces.
Experience
Currently a lecturer at Lanzhou Jiaotong University, Prof. Cao has contributed to the fields of metamaterials and photonic engineering through academic teaching and high-level research. Her cross-disciplinary expertise in nanophotonics, metasurface imaging, and rail transport systems highlights her versatility. She has co-authored multiple impactful papers with international collaborators, including from Singapore, showcasing her experience in global academic partnerships.
Awards
Prof. Dr. Yue Cao has been recognized with several prestigious honors that highlight her excellence in both research and education. She received an Outstanding Teacher Qualification Certification, affirming her dedication to academic leadership and instructional quality. As a standout figure in science, she was also selected for the esteemed Women Scholars Program of the Chien-Shiung Wu Memorial Fund, celebrating her contributions as a woman in advanced research. Additionally, her early promise was acknowledged through an Outstanding Graduate Student Award, marking her academic brilliance and research potential from the outset.
Research Focus
Prof. Cao’s research focuses on optical and acoustic metasurfaces, particularly for imaging, steganography, and information encryption. Her work integrates nanophotonic design, encoded metasurfaces, and programmable light control, contributing to high-resolution, secure data visualization. Beyond fundamental science, she also explores practical uses in railway transportation equipment and nanodevice design, showing a commitment to application-driven research.
Publications
Chiral Grayscale Imaging Based on a Versatile Metasurface of Spin-Selective Manipulation
Authors: Yue Cao, Yi-Fei Sun, Zi-Yang Zhu, Qian-Wen Luo, Bo-Xiong Zhang, Xiao-Wei Sun, Ting Song
Journal: Materials (2025-07-05)
Multiplexing Optical Images for Steganography by Single Metasurfaces
Authors: Yue Cao, Lili Tang, Jiaqi Li, Chengkuo Lee, Zheng‐Gao Dong
Journal: Small (May 2023)
Decoupled Phase Modulation for Circularly Polarized Light via Chiral Metasurfaces
Authors: Renchao Jin, Lin Deng, Lili Tang, Yue Cao, Yongmin Liu, Zheng-Gao Dong
Journal: ACS Photonics (2023-01-18)
Spin-Selected Bifunctional Metasurface for Grayscale Image and Metalens
Authors: Lili Tang, Yue Cao, Weijie Shi, Jin Wang, Jiaqi Li, Zheng-Gao Dong
Journal: Optics Letters (2023-01-15)
Four-Channel Display and Encryption by Near-Field Reflection on Nanoprinting Metasurface
Authors: Yue Cao, Lili Tang, Jiaqi Li, Chengkuo Lee, Zheng-Gao Dong
Journal: Nanophotonics (2022-06-27)
Spin-Decoupled Omnidirectional Anomalous Refraction Based on a Single Metasurface
Authors: Lili Tang, Yue Cao, Renchao Jin, Ying-Hua Wang, Jiaqi Li, Jin Wang, Zheng-Gao Dong
Journal: Applied Physics Letters (2022-04-25)
Grayscale Image for Broadband Linear Polarization Measurement by an Ultracompact Metasurface
Authors: Yue Cao, Lili Tang, Renchao Jin, Jiaqi Li, Jin Wang, Zheng-Gao Dong
Journal: Optics Letters (2021-03-01)