Yaping Wu | Semiconductor Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Dr. Yaping Wu | Semiconductor Materials | Best Researcher Award

Xiamen University | China

Prof. Dr. Yaping Wu, Director of the Ministry of Education Engineering Research Center for MicroNano Optoelectronic Materials and Devices at Xiamen University, is a leading figure in spintronics, quantum photonics, and two-dimensional materials. He earned his Ph.D. in Microelectronics and Solid-State Electronics from Xiamen University, with doctoral training at the University of Texas at Austin, and has advanced to Full Professor. With over 120 SCI publications, 4 authored books, 23 patents, and 26 research projects including ongoing work on chiral micro-LEDs and spin injection devices, his contributions bridge fundamental physics with practical applications. Prof. Dr. Yaping Wu has pioneered strong-field-assisted molecular beam epitaxy, realizing stable magnetic meron lattices and wafer-scale chiral light-emitting devices. His work enables monolithic integration of spin light sources with spin-photonic logic elements, advancing quantum photonic circuits and high-performance spin-optoelectronic systems. With 3,994 citations, 127 documents, and an h-index of 23, his editorial roles, global collaborations, and professional memberships underscore his international research leadership and influence in next-generation information processing technologies.

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Featured Publications

Wu, Y., et al. (2025). Giant and anisotropic spin relaxation time in van der Waals GeSe with gate-tunability. Advanced Materials.

Wu, Y., et al. (2025). Large Rashba spin splitting in Janus WTeSe/InN heterostructures through interfacial coupling. Physica Status Solidi Rapid Research Letters.

Wu, Y., et al. (2025). Comprehensive comparison regarding carrier separation characteristics of MoS2/WS2 lateral and vertical heterojunctions. Applied Surface Science, 2025.

Wu, Y., et al. (2025). Orbital coupling and spin textures of Fe/Pd thin films grown on Si substrate with high magnetic fields. Advanced Science.

Wu, Y., et al. (2025). Polarization-field-induced inequivalent exciton dynamics in Janus MoSeS/MoSe2 heterostructures. Nano Letters.

Wu, Y., et al. (2025). Multivariate growth analysis on D019-phase Mn3Ga kagome-based topological antiferromagnets. Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter.

Mee-Yi Ryu | Semiconductor Materials | Best Researcher Award

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Prof. Mee-Yi Ryu | Semiconductor Materials | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Mee-Yi Ryu, Kangwon National University, South Korea

Prof. Mee-Yi Ryu is the Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at Kangwon National University (2024–present). She holds a Ph.D. in Semiconductor Physics from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST). With expertise in semiconductor physics, her research spans perovskite materials, Group IV semiconductors, and quantum dots. Prof. Ryu has held positions at the University of Dayton and Air Force Institute of Technology. She has received numerous awards, including the Semiconductor Academic Award (2024) and Boho Park Dong Soo Vacuum Science Award (2021). She also serves as the Vice President of the Korean Vacuum Society. 🧑‍🔬📚🔬

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Education 🎓

Prof. Mee-Yi Ryu holds a Ph.D. (2001) and M.S. (1997) in Information and Communications (Semiconductor Physics) from the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), Korea. She also earned a B.S. in Physics from Yeungnam University (1995). Her strong academic foundation in semiconductor physics positions her as a leader in this field.

Professional Experience 👩‍🏫

With a career spanning over two decades, Prof. Ryu has held notable positions, including her current role as Dean of the College of Natural Sciences at Kangwon National University (2024–present). She has served as a Professor of Physics since 2005 and has engaged in research in prominent institutions like the University of Dayton Research Institute and the Air Force Institute of Technology (USA). Her extensive experience underscores her expertise in semiconductor research and academia.

Research Activities 🔬

Prof. Ryu has contributed to cutting-edge research in semiconductor physics, particularly in the areas of perovskite films, quantum dots, and III-V compound semiconductors. Her studies on optical properties, carrier dynamics, and recombination dynamics in nano-structures and wide bandgap semiconductors have earned her recognition in the scientific community. Her work in perovskite materials and hybrid structures is particularly noteworthy in advancing optoelectronic device technologies.

Academic Honors and Awards 🏆

Prof. Ryu has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, such as the Semiconductor Academic Award (2024) from the Korean Physical Society and multiple Best Presentation and Best Paper Awards. Her consistent recognition from the Korean Vacuum Society and Korean Physical Society further highlights her influential contributions to semiconductor research.

Professional Activities 📚

Prof. Ryu actively participates in academic and professional societies. She is Vice President of the Korean Vacuum Society and a Director at the Korean Physical Society. Additionally, she serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Applied Science and Convergence Technology and has been involved in organizing major international conferences such as PacSurf and ISPSA, demonstrating her leadership in the global scientific community.

Publication Top Notes  

  • Temperature-dependent photoluminescence of Ge/Si and Ge1-ySny/Si, indicating possible indirect-to-direct bandgap transition at lower Sn content – 83 citations (2013) 📅🔬
  • Luminescence mechanisms in quaternary materials – 65 citations (2002) 📅✨
  • Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor-compatible detector materials with enhanced 1550 nm responsivity via Sn-doping of Ge/Si (100) – 56 citations (2011) 📅📡
  • Radiation-induced electron traps in Al0.14Ga0.86N by 1 MeV electron radiation – 39 citations (2005) 📅⚛️
  • Optical properties of undoped, Be-doped, and Si-doped wurtzite-rich GaAs nanowires grown on Si substrates by molecular beam epitaxy – 36 citations (2010) 📅📊
  • Electronic structure of nonionic surfactant-modified PEDOT: PSS and its application in perovskite solar cells with reduced interface recombination – 35 citations (2019) 📅🌞
  • Direct bandgap cross-over point of Ge1-ySny grown on Si estimated through temperature-dependent photoluminescence studies – 31 citations (2016) 📅🌐
  • Observation of heavy-and light-hole split direct bandgap photoluminescence from tensile-strained GeSn (0.03% Sn) – 30 citations (2014) 📅💡
  • Influences of Si-doped graded short-period superlattice on green InGaN/GaN light-emitting diodes – 28 citations (2016) 📅💡
  • Pulsed metalorganic chemical vapor deposition of quaternary AlInGaN layers and multiple quantum wells for ultraviolet light emission – 27 citations (2002) 📅🔦

Conclusion 🌟

Prof. Mee-Yi Ryu’s distinguished career in semiconductor research, her numerous academic honors, and active participation in professional societies make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her contributions to semiconductor physics and optoelectronics, along with her leadership in academia, underscore her significant impact on the field.