Brief Introduction
School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering has been recognized as a featured educational organization and research institution offering outstanding opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate education, for scientific research and industrial collaboration. Our mission is to prepare students for professional learning and graduate study and to advance the scientific and technological basis research frontier and industrial practice.
School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering was established in November, 2011. However, it stems from the Teaching and Research Section of Physics founded in 1960 when the University was founded. Furthermore, it has predecessors of Department of Fundamental Sciences, Department of Electronic Information and Applied Physics, Department of Physics and School of Mathematics and Physics. Currently, the School consists of four departments, a teaching centre for physics experiments, a teaching centre for university physics and several institutes. Presently, there are 72 academic staff, 19 administrative and technical staff, including 17 professors and 30 associate professors. The School offers a PhD program of space weather, 3 master-level programs including optical engineering,Materials Science and Engineering and space weather, and 4 undergraduate programs including physics, applied physics, materials physics and optoelectronic information science and engineering.
Research in the School covers Physics, Materials Science and Engineering and Optical Engineering. We are leading the way to overcoming some of the most challenging scientific and technological problems today. Typically, we have reached a well-known high research level in computational physics, atmospheric optics, metallic and functional composite materials, optoelectronic nanometer materials and devices and space weather.
Department of Optoelectronic Engineering
The Department of Photoelectric Engineering has 17 full-time faculty members, including 3 professors and 7 associate professors, 10 of whom have overseas experience. Two professors were granted in the Qinglan projects of Jiangsu and three in Six-talent Peak projects of Jiangsu. Researchers in this department mainly study atmospheric optics and optical communication. In recent years, the professional teachers have undertaken 59 scientific research projects including 21 projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and 21 teaching research projects. 212 research papers have been published in academic journals including 114 SCI-indexed papers and 17 teaching research papers. In addition, we published 2 textbooks; authorized 10 patents, and registered 4 software copyright. A textbook titled Experiments on photoelectric information technology was awarded for the setup of the 13th Five-year-plan online course in Jiangsu.
Institute of Optoelectronics
There are 8 faculty members in the Institute of Optoelectronics. The research of the Institute is focused on optical communication and optical sensing.
Department of Materials Physics
There are 18 faculty members in the Department of Materials Physics. The Department offers one undergraduate program of materials physics, which provides professional practice for materials science and technology. The research in this department concentrates on investigating preparation and performance of electromagnetic materials, metal and functional materials and energy materials.
Department of Applied Physics
There are 11 faculty members in the Department of Applied Physics. The Department is committed to achieve excellence in teaching and research. The Department offers one undergraduate program of applied physics. The features of the research in the Department lie in applications of quantum theory in magnetic materials and functional nanomaterials and their applications in devices.
Department of Physics
There are 14 teachers in a department of physics. The Department offers one undergraduate program of physics. The Department also contributes to all the physics-related teaching for the University. The research in the Department focuses on the condensed matter physics, computational physics, space weather, etc.
Discipline construction
The school offers Master’s degree programs in optical engineering and space weather and also PhD degree in the latter.
Undergraduate Specialities
The School of Physics and Optoelectronic Engineering has a well-recognized reputation for academic excellence, owing to high standards, advanced facilities, professional teachers and a supportive learning environment. Our approach to practice has been transformed by the development of teaching laboratories of the four departments. The School offers bachelor’s degrees of physics, applied physics, materials physics and optoelectronic information science and engineering.
Our undergraduate programs offer both breadth and depth, and are strongly supported by the University's excellent research portfolio. Third year students can branch into subdivided areas, and all our students have the opportunity to take a major project in their final year.
With opportunities to spend some time in industry, study abroad, and transfer between different programs, most of our students graduate with the knowledge and skills sought by employers.
BEng Optical Information Science and Technology
Program Length: 4 years
Degree Type: Engineering
The aim of this program is to prepare students for basic knowledge of mathematics, physics, electronics and computer and basic skills of optical information processing technology, modern electronic technology and computer application technology. Students are expected to develop career in information technology fields such as optical communications, optical information processing, and electronic information science and computer science,especially optics mechanic electronics computer integrated industry and be engaged in scientific research, product design and development, production, techniques or management.
The core courses of this program include advanced mathematics, linear algebra, probability theory and mathematical statistics, mechanics, thermology, atomic physics, electromagnetics, general physics experiment, mechanical drafting, mechanical design, mathematical methods of physics, computer programming, fundamentals of circuits, analogue circuits, digital circuits, theory of information optics and its applications, theory of electromagnetics, optical image processing, holography, physical optics, applied optics, optical design, principles of lasers and laser technology and experiments for optoelectronic technology.
BEng Materials Physics
Program Length: 4 years
Degree Type: Engineering
Brief Introduction:
Materials physics is based on the principles of physics and is an interdisciplinary field to study the structures, properties and performance of materials. It aims to explore new functional materials for new energy and new information. This program offers systematic learning of basic theory, basic knowledge and basic skills materials of physics, materials science, materials chemistry and materials physics and basic training on exploration, preparation of materials as well as professional training on material processing, material structure and performance testing and materials applications.
Core courses include theoretical physics, physical chemistry, materials chemistry, structure and properties of materials, materials physics, mechanics of materials, introduction to materials science, introduction to materials engineering, analytical and characterizing techniques of materials, surface and interface of materials, principles of phase transition, optical materials, functional ceramics, erosion and protection of materials, new energy materials, environmental materials, thin films, experiments on physical and mechanical properties of materials, experiments on materials testing and analysis, fabrication and machining of materials.
BSc Applied Physics
Program Length: 4 years
Degree Type: Science
Brief Introduction:
This program is designed to enable students to understand the fundamental theories and methods of physics, at the same time, to enhance the study of applications of physics in the relevant fields and the development of related technologies. This program focuses the feature of applications.
In this major, seven basic courses of mechanics, electromagnetics, thermology, optics, atomic physics, circuit analysis and professional experiment are offered, and seven main courses of theoretical mechanics, thermodynamics and statistical physics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, laser principle, solid state physics and modern physics experiments are offered. Besides, according to the characteristics of students and the current social needs, we have offered very rich professional optional courses, such as analog circuit, digital circuit, as well as nano science and technology.
BSc Physics
Program Length: 4 years
Degree Type: Science
Brief Introduction:
Physics majors is to train students to understand or master the basic theories and methods of physics, and to explore scientific laws and experimental skills, and to comprehend scientific ideas and spirits.
The major courses include mechanics, electromagnetics, thermology, optics, theoretical mechanics, thermodynamics and statistical physics, atomic physics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, solid state physics, general physics experiments, mathematical methods of physics, etc. For the demands of the society and career, there are also some optional courses, e.g., topics of modern physics, physics thinking and humanistic spirit, packaging technology, computer languages. In order to improve their practical and creative abilities, practical bases both in campus and out of campus have been set up.
There are 14 teachers in a department of physics. The Department offers one undergraduate program of physics. The Department also contributes to all the physics-related teaching for the University. The research in the Department focuses on the condensed matter physics, computational physics, space weather, etc.
Graduate Education
MEng Optical Engineering
Program Length: 3 years
Degree Type: Engineering
Brief Introduction:
The aim of this program is to enable students to understand fundamental theory of optical engineering and an extensive knowledge of related disciplines. Students are expected to achieve the ability to take theoretical and experimental research independently in specific areas and the capacity for the development of optical engineering technology. Students are also required to have scientific and teamwork spirit of research and a good proficiency in a foreign language.
Core courses for this program include stochastic mathematics, numerical methods, scientific English, advanced optics, optoelectronics devices, Experiments for advanced optoelectronic technology, digital image processing and analysis, modern information optics, optoelectronic detection technology and its applications, modern optical testing technology, optical spectroscopy and its technology, optical-fiber sensing technology, random-medium optical transmission, design of modern optoelectronic instruments, optoelectronic materials and devices, optical remote sensing technology, theory and technology of optical communication.
MEng Materials Science and Engineering
Program Length: 3 years
Degree Type: Engineering
Brief Introduction:
The aim of this program is to enable students to understand fundamental theory of materials science and engineering and an extensive knowledge of related disciplines. Students are expected to achieve the ability to take theoretical and experimental research independently in specific areas and the capacity for the development of materials science and engineering technology. Students are also required to have scientific and teamwork spirit of research and a good proficiency in a foreign language.
Core courses for this program include thermodynamics and dynamics of materials, structure and properties of materials, surface and interface of materials, material analysis and testing technology, material surface engineering, thin film materials and technology, first principle and material design, new energy materials, material electrochemistry, sensing materials and devices, semiconducting materials, material processing technology, optoelectronic materials and devices, advanced material preparation technology.
MSc & PhD Space Weather
Program Length: 3 years each
Degree Type: Science
Brief Introduction:
MSc & PhD Space Weather
The programs are operated jointly with School of Mathematics and Statistics. The aim of space weather is to study the physical processes of the ionosphere, ionospheric models in space weather forecasting, space weather, nonlinear dynamical systems, etc. The aim of the programs is to prepare students for a solid theoretical basis of mathematics and physics and advanced space, new technology of information processing and development, advanced experimental techniques. Students are expected to be able to apply theory of space physics and electromagnetic technology, optical technology and communication technology in space weather and forecasting.
The core courses for the MSc program include electromagnetic field theory, space weather, progress of cloud and precipitation physics, atmospheric chemistry, atmospheric radiation and optics, advanced atmospheric dynamics, scientific English, introduction to plasma physics, advanced synoptic meteorology, climate dynamics, advanced atmospheric circulation, theory of electromagnetic radiation, nonlinear dynamics, data processing of space physics. The core courses for the PhD program include modern applied mathematics, English listening and speaking, advances in atmospheric science, progress of modern meteorological business, dynamics of magnetic fluids, dynamics of upper atmosphere, particle physics, etc.
Scientific Research
Research topics in the School cover physics, materials science and engineering and optical engineering. We are leading the way on overcoming some of the most challenging scientific and technological problems today. Typically, we reach a recognized high research level in computational physics, atmospheric optics, metallic and functional composite materials, optoelectronic nanomaterials and devices and space weather. The School works closely with government organizations and local, regional and global industries. The School has established Jiangsu Key Laboratory for Optoelectronic Detection of Atmosphere and Ocean，Research Institute of Optoelectronics and Research Centre for Electromagnetic Materials. In the recent five years, the School have undertaken 45 national and provincial research grants and published 483 peer-reviewed research papers and 5 books. The School also has contributed to 167 authorized national invention patents
Research groups
•Optical Engineering Group
•Physics Group
•Materials Science and Engineering Group
Optical Engineering Group
The optical engineering discipline of Nanjing University of Information Engineering has four research teams with the core of new photoelectric technology research and its application in the fields of atmosphere, environment, meteorological detection, photoelectric functional materials and devices, photoelectric system, optical communication and optical sensing.
Environmental optics and optoelectric detection technology(Shaorong Xiao, Fang Gu, Jing Zhao, Yuzhu Liu, Liming Qian)
Based on the interactions when light is transmitting atmosphere or oceans, the research on transmission properties of optical radiation in the random medium, laser and infrared atmospheric remote sensing technology is carried out. Remote sensing methods for marine optical parameters are developed to study new marine optical measurement models. Based on modern spectroscopic techniques, pollution detection methods, techniques and equipment of water and atmosphere are investigated.
Optoelectronic materials and devices (Jing Su, Gaige Zheng, Linhua Xu, Fenglin Xian)
The optical properties of optical functional materials change with an external field. The detection, modulation, and energy or frequency conversion of incident light are achieved. New light-emitting materials and optical devices are developed and the mechanism and characteristics of the interaction between materials and light, based on tracking the frontiers of laser materials, semiconductor optoelectronic materials and optoelectronic nanomaterials.
Optoelectronic systems and intelligent instruments(Shixin Pei, Xuhua Wu, Zhaolou Cao, Wenjian Kuang)
Intelligent optoelectronic systems are based on the combination of the optical transformation, optoelectronic conversion, electrical processing of information. The principles of the general design for intelligent detection system are studied. Based on applications of single-chip micro-computer technology, high-reliability intelligent detection systems are built.
Optical communication and optical sensing (Bo Liu,Yaya Mao, Rahat Ullah, Yongfeng Wu, Lilong Zhao,Tingting Sun)
The research includes Optical signal transmission, optical communication devices, optical fiber sensing and signal processing methods, etc.
Physics Group
The Physics Group at NUIST carries out some researches of excitingmulti-disciplinary areas based on boththeoretical and application-orientedaims with distinctive characteristics.
Condensed Matter Physics(Jianing Liu, Cuihong Yang, Yuanyuan Zhao, Zhanhui Liu, Xiaolong Jiang, Zhanhui Liu, Lili Zhang)
Using both experimental and theoretical methods, this team focuses on the study of the energy structure, the optical and electrical transport properties, phase transitions of soft matter, the formation of organic and low dimensional semi-conductor, lighting dipole, nitride multi-layer films, etc.
Computational Physics( Rong Ma, Qingfang Li, Jingyun Zhang, Lei Zhang, Lu Wang, Yang Yu, Xing Huang, Yong Lei)
The computational physics team mainly develops and applies the multiple-scale simulation methods to study the structures, quantum effects and the responses under extreme conditions of the systems such as functional molecules in crystal and interfaces, ionic liquid, low-dimensional solid matters.
Novel functional materials and devices (Min Lai, Taoyu Wan, Guozhu Shen, Jingfa Li, Delin Zhao，Kun Zhong)
This team focuses on the researches on the structures, properties, formation mechanisms and further applications of novel semi-conductor sensing materials, metallic materials, flexible materials, microwave absorbing materials and energy storing materials. Solid links between the team and industry have been established for several years.
Plasma Physics (Liuguan Ding, Yunyun Chen, Fei Xu, Yuling Chen, Yu Zhan, Yanan Zhang, Xia Zhong)
This direction includes studies on the plasma of solar activities, plasma interactions between solar wind and magnetosphere, and some other space weather related plasma phenomena, and the theories and applications of the optical diagnose of complex plasma fluid field.
Particle physics and Nuclear Physics (Yigen Wu, Bin Gu, Aigen Xie, Lizhu Chen, Kai Zhou, Ting Zhang)
This team focuses on the mechanisms and applications of the interactions between particle radiations and other matters, including the bio-molecule damages, brain function imaging, secondary electron production, positron annihilation, and the colliding between relativistic heavy ions.
Materials Science and Engineering Group
Advanced Photoelectric Functional Materials (Xiaogu Huang, Juhong Miao, Wei Wang)
This research group focus on studying molecular design, synthesis preparation and photoelectric performance regulation in advanced photoelectric conversion functional material. Explore the internal mechanism in photoelectric conversion, develop thenew material system, and resolve the key scientific and technical problemsinvolving in preparation of photoelectric materials and device integration. Main interests: (1) quantum dots sensitized solar cells, (2) photocatalytic composite materials in semiconductor, (3) luminescent material in rare earth, etc.
Computational Materials Science (WeifengRao, YechuanXu, Liwang Liu)
This research group focus on design research and to phase transformation, microstructure, morphology evolution and the properties of information function materials, intelligent materials, electronic packaging materials, biodegradable materials and so onby using First Principles Calculations, Molecular Dynamics Simulation, CALPHAD, Phase Field Method and Crystal Phase Field Method based on the high performance parallel computing server, and optimize synthesis of related materials combined with experiment research. Through the simulation calculation, provide supports for the experiment preparations and product applications of related material.
Functional Ceramics (Yijun Yao, Bin Liu, Xinye Yang，Yingjie Zhou)
This research group focus on studying the integration ofstructures and functionsin the inorganic nonmetal ceramic material. Studying thoroughly in configuration design of the inorganic material, micro-structure control, macro-morphologyassembly and performance regulation, in order to supplytheory and experiment supportsforpractical applications in the related fields.
Materials Surface Engineering (Hongyan Wu, Ling Wang, Fan Jiang)
This research group focus on studying surface strengthening and functional modification in metal material, preparing new materials and devices by using surface technology, and researching its engineering application and performance evaluation in special environment. Main interests: (1) surface plating calculation; (2) surface alloying technology; (3) surface ceramization technology, etc.
Exchanges and cooperation
The School is heading to the future with an international scope. We have established relationship and cooperation with many world renowned universities and institutes including University of Michigan, University of Connecticut, National University of Singapore, etc. on scientific research. A long-term partnership with Queen’s University Belfast has been built up by ‘3+1+1’ and ‘4+1’ programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students.
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