About me:

I am an Assistant Professor on the tenure track at the University of North Texas. Before joining UNT, I worked as a Research Scientist at META Reality Labs from 2022 to 2023 and served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at MIT from Fall 2021 to Summer 2022. I earned my PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Massachusetts Lowell in 2021. Prior to my doctoral studies, I obtained both my BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China in 2013 and 2016, respectively.

My research interests span several sub-areas of Electromagnetics, including microwave engineering, nano-optics, and the application of machine learning techniques to metamaterials, metasurfaces, and the design of microwave components.

News:

September 2024: I had the honor of presenting a seminar titled "Deep Learning Enabled Flat Optics" at Texas Tech University’s ECE department on September 16th, at the invitation of Dr. Changzhi Li. It was a great opportunity to share insights on the intersection of AI and optics with the TTU community! 

August 2024: Our Wide field-of-view metalens analytical theory paper wins the Editor-in-Chief Choice Award for the 2024 International Conference on Information Optics and Photonics!

August 2023: I am thrilled to announce that I will be joining the University of North Texas (UNT), a distinguished R1 research institution, as a tenure-track assistant professor. UNT is ranked #260 in National Universities, #141 in Top Public Schools by US News, and #698 in Best Global Universities. The university, home to over 42,000 students, provides a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere. 

I am actively seeking hardworking and self-motivated PhD students to join my research team. Successful applicants will enjoy a full tuition waiver and a competitive stipend of $25,000 annually. Denton offers a quiet, safe, and affordable living environment, making it an ideal location for students. Additionally, its proximity to the DFW area allows for easy access to one of Texas’s major metropolitan centers, known for its rich culture and robust job market. If interested, please follow the guidance here. 

July 2022: Joined META Reality Labs as a research scientist.

August 2021: Joined MIT Department of Materials Science and Engineering (DMSE) as a postdoctoral researcher.

July 2021: Officially received my PhD.