Prof Laiyuan Wang | Materials Characterization Techniques | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Laiyuan Wang is a leading researcher in nanoelectronics, optoelectronic materials, and device physics 🎓. He is an Associate Professor at Sun Yat-Sen University, specializing in van der Waals materials, memristors, and neuromorphic computing ⚛️🧠. He completed his Ph.D. in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices in 2017 and conducted postdoctoral research at UCLA. His groundbreaking studies on phase transition mechanisms, molecular intercalation, and high-resolution nanodevice characterization have been published in Nature, Science, Advanced Materials, and more 📚. With global collaborations, prestigious awards, and pioneering contributions to energy-efficient computing and flexible electronics, he is a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award 🏆🔬.

Prof Laiyuan Wang, Sun Yat-Sen University, China

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Academic and professional Background 🎓

Prof. Laiyuan Wang is an Associate Professor at Sun Yat-Sen University (since 2023), specializing in nanoelectronics and optoelectronic materials . He completed his postdoctoral research at UCLA with Prof. Xiangfeng Duan, focusing on nanodevices and in-situ characterization. He earned his Ph.D. in Optoelectronic Materials and Devices in 2017 under Academician Wei Huang . His research on phase transitions, atomic-scale TEM, and molecular intercalation has been published in Nature, Science, Nano Letters, and Advanced Materials . He has received prestigious awards, including the RSC Stephanie L. Kwolek Prize and China’s National Overseas High-Level Young Talent Award .

Research & Innovations 🚀

Prof. Laiyuan Wang is a distinguished researcher specializing in nanoelectronic devices, memristors, and two-dimensional atomic crystals. His ongoing project, “Ideal Interface Integration and Performance of Nano Electronic Devices”, under the National Overseas High-Level Young Talent Program in China, focuses on optimizing nanoelectronics for next-generation computing. His completed project, “High-Performance Memristors Based on Metalloporphyrin-Regulated Ionic Migration” (National Natural Science Youth Foundation, 61904150), has revolutionized neuromorphic computing. Additionally, his “Molecular Intercalation Approach to Superlattices and Bulk Monolayer Materials“ (U.S. DOE-BES Grant DE-SC0018828) has advanced 2D material engineering. His research bridges nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. 🚀💡

Research Focus 🔬

Prof. Laiyuan Wang is a leading researcher in micro-nano optoelectronic devices, in-situ characterization techniques, and novel semiconductor materials. His work explores high-performance transistors, neuromorphic devices, and spintronic systems for next-generation computing. He specializes in microscopic in-situ device characterization using Cs-STEM, 4D-STEM, STM, and Raman spectroscopy, enabling precise analysis of nanoscale materials. Additionally, his research advances semiconductor fabrication, processing, and modification for improved optoelectronic performance. His expertise bridges quantum computing, AI-driven materials, and advanced semiconductor technologies, contributing to the future of high-speed, energy-efficient electronics. 🚀📡💡

Publications 📚

📖 “Highly Stretchable van der Waals Thin Films for Adaptable and Breathable Electronic Membranes”
👥 Z. Yan, D. Xu, Z. Lin, P. Wang, B. Cao, H. Ren, F. Song, C. Wan, L. Wang, et al.
📜 Published in: Science (2022) 🌍

📖 “Signal Filtering Enabled by Spike Voltage-Dependent Plasticity in Metalloporphyrin-Based Memristors”
👥 Z. Wang, L. Wang, Y. Wu, L. Bian, M. Nagai, R. Jv, L. Xie, H. Ling, Q. Li, et al.
📜 Published in: Advanced Materials (2021) 🧠💡

📖 “Two-Dimensional Conjugated Microporous Polymer Films: Fabrication Strategies and Potential Applications”
👥 Z. Liu, Y. Yin, M. Eginligil, L. Wang, J. Liu, W. Huang
📜 Published in: Polymer Chemistry (2021) 🏗️⚛️

📖 “Interlayer Reconstruction Phase Transition in van der Waals Materials”
👥 J. Zhang, L. Wang, J. Lü, Z. Wang, H. Wu, G. Zhu, N. Wang, F. Xue, X. Zeng, et al.
📜 Published in: Nature Materials (2020) 🔬🌱

📖 “Programmable Devices Based on Reversible Solid-State Doping of Two-Dimensional Semiconductors with Superionic Silver Iodide”
👥 S.J. Lee, Z. Lin, J. Huang, C.S. Choi, P. Chen, Y. Liu, J. Guo, C. Jia, Y. Wang, et al.
📜 Published in: Nature Electronics (2020) 💾⚡

His research revolutionizes 2D materials, memristors, and nanoelectronics, contributing to neuromorphic computing, stretchable electronics, and phase transition studies 🚀💡.

Prof Laiyuan Wang | Materials Characterization Techniques | Best Researcher Award