Prof. Bo Yao | Neuromorphic Devices | Best Researcher Award
Deputy Director at Shaoxing University | China
Prof. Bo Yao is an Associate Professor at Shaoxing University, China, specializing in semiconductor devices and optoelectronic materials. He earned his Ph.D. from Lanzhou University, focusing on semiconductor physics and advanced electronic devices. His research explores III-V-based MOSFETs, flexible photodetectors, phototransistors, and organic photoelectric functional films. Prof. Yao has published over 21 papers in prestigious SCI and EI indexed journals, including Applied Physics Letters, Journal of Materials Chemistry C, and IEEE Transactions on Electron Devices. He holds 15 national invention patents, with 8 already authorized. Recognized for his contributions, he has been selected as a “Young Outstanding Talent” under the Zhejiang Province University Leading Talent Cultivation Program and a “Young Top-notch Talent” under Shaoxing City’s “Hometown of Scholars” Special Support Program.
Professional Profile
Education
Prof. Bo Yao received his Ph.D. degree from Lanzhou University, China, specializing in semiconductor physics and electronic devices. His doctoral research laid a strong foundation in the design, preparation, and performance analysis of advanced optoelectronic and semiconductor materials, which continues to guide his academic and professional career in the field of flexible photodetectors, MOSFETs, and organic optoelectronic functional films.
Experience
Prof. Bo Yao has extensive academic and research experience in the field of optoelectronics and semiconductor devices. After completing his Ph.D. at Lanzhou University, he joined Shaoxing University, where he has been actively engaged in teaching and research. He has been serving as an Associate Professor, focusing on the study of organic photoelectric functional films, semiconductor photodetectors, and III–V-based MOSFETs. His expertise also includes the design and fabrication of flexible photodetectors and phototransistors, contributing to the advancement of next-generation optoelectronic technologies. Alongside his teaching responsibilities, he has guided students in research projects, published widely in leading journals, and secured multiple patents, demonstrating his strong academic leadership and innovative research contributions.
Research Interests
Prof. Bo Yao’s research interests lie at the intersection of advanced semiconductor devices and optoelectronic materials. His work primarily focuses on III-V-based MOSFETs, where he explores innovative design and fabrication methods to enhance device performance for next-generation electronics. He is also engaged in the development of flexible photodetectors and phototransistors, emphasizing high sensitivity, stability, and adaptability for wearable and bendable technologies. In addition, Prof. Yao has made significant contributions to the preparation and performance optimization of organic photoelectric functional films and semiconductor photodetectors, advancing their applications in optical signal detection and optoelectronic integration. Through his research, he aims to bridge materials science with practical device engineering, contributing to the evolution of efficient, reliable, and multifunctional electronic and optoelectronic systems.
Publications
Dual-functional organic/perovskite heterojunction phototransistors enabling wide-spectrum detection and synaptic plasticity emulation
Ultra-low dark current and high sensitivity lead-free perovskite–like photodetector realized by anti-solvent optimization Cs3Bi2I9 amorphous film
High-Performance UV–Visible Broad Spectral Phototransistors Based on CuPc/Cs3Bi2I9 Heterojunction
High-Performance Flexible Near-Infrared-II Phototransistor Realized by Combining the Optimized Charge-Transfer-Complex/Organic Heterojunction Active Layer and Gold Nanoparticle Modification
Conclusion
Prof. Bo Yao is a highly suitable candidate for the Research for Best Researcher Award. His strong record of publications, patents, and funded recognition programs highlights both academic excellence and innovation. With his continued growth in international outreach and collaborative impact, he is well-positioned to emerge as a leading figure in semiconductor device research and optoelectronic technologies.