Mr. Andrei Toikka | Nanoelectronics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Andrei Toikka | Nanoelectronics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Andrei Toikka , St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University , Russia

Andrei Toikka, born on March 23, 1999, in St. Petersburg, Russia, is a dedicated researcher and entrepreneur with a passion for material science and optical electronics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Quantum and Optical Electronics and a master’s degree in Renewable Solar Energy from St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI,” both earned with top honors. Currently pursuing his PhD in Photonics, Andrei’s research focuses on structuring transparent contacts for liquid crystal devices. With a prolific R&D career spanning various roles, including as a team leader and founder/CEO of PhotoPhysics LLC, Andrei has contributed significantly to projects like thin film polarizers and stretchable LEDs. His expertise in production techniques, diagnostics, and processing is matched by his entrepreneurial acumen, evident in his establishment of successful ventures and intellectual property contributions. Beyond his professional pursuits, Andrei enjoys educational robotics, business ventures, active games, and cooking.

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Education:

Andrei Toikka, born on March 23, 1999, in St. Petersburg, Russia, is a driven researcher and entrepreneur passionate about material science, optical electronics, and thin films. With a Bachelor’s degree in Quantum and Optical Electronics and a Master’s in Renewable Solar Energy from St. Petersburg Electrotechnical University “LETI,” he’s currently pursuing his Ph.D.in Photonics. Andrei’s expertise spans from optical diagnostics of liquid crystal compositions to the development of nanotechnological approaches for modifying transparent contacts.

Leadership in Advanced Technology:

As the CEO of PhotoPhysics LLC, he leads projects in thin film polarizers and stretchable LEDs, leveraging his skills in thermal evaporation, molecular-beam epitaxy, and various diagnostic techniques. Andrei’s innovative work has led to numerous awards and recognitions, including scholarships and patents.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Temporal characteristics of liquid crystal cell with WS2 nanoparticles: mesophase sensitization and relief features
    • Journal: Liq. Cryst. and their Appl
    • Year: 2020
    • Cited by: 21*
  2. ITO conducting coatings properties improvement via nanotechnology approach
    • Journal: Nano Express
    • Year: 2021
    • Cited by: 17
  3. Influence of Surface Relief on Orientation of Nematic Liquid Crystals: Polyimide Doped with WS2 Nanotubes
    • Journal: Crystals
    • Year: 2022
    • Cited by: 10
  4. Advanced and Functional Structured Ceramics: MgF2 and ZnS
    • Journal: Materials
    • Year: 2022
    • Cited by: 8
  5. Surface relief of polyimide thin-film orienting materials for liquid crystalline light modulators
    • Journal: Liq. Cryst. Appl
    • Year: 2021
    • Cited by: 8

 

 

 

Prof. Cuicui Lu | Nanoelectronics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Cuicui Lu | Nanoelectronics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Cuicui Lu, Beijing Institute of Technology, China

Cuicui Lu is a distinguished researcher and educator in the field of nanophotonics, with a focus on topological photonics and nanoelectronics. She is currently serving as a Full Professor at the Beijing Institute of Technology, where she holds the prestigious position of Young Chang Jiang Scholar and Teli Young Fellow. With a Ph.D. from Peking University and extensive experience as an Assistant Professor at the Qian Xuesen Laboratory of Space Technology, China Academy of Space Technology, Cuicui Lu has made significant contributions to the development of integrated photonic platforms and topological photonic devices. Her research interests span a wide range of topics including photonic crystals, metamaterials, and integrated devices, with a particular emphasis on algorithm-based nanophotonic systems. Cuicui Lu’s work has been recognized with numerous awards and honors, including the Optoelectronics Global Conference (OGC) Young Scientist Award and the Ministry of Education Young Chang Jiang Scholar award. She is also an active member of several editorial boards and professional committees, contributing to the advancement of nanophotonics through her leadership and expertise.

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๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽ“ Education and Academic Journey:

Prof. Cuicui Lu, born on December 26th, 1986, in Jinan, Shandong Province, China, embarked on her academic journey at Shandong Normal University, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Physics and Electronics. She then pursued her passion for research at Peking University, earning her Ph.D. under the guidance of Prof. Xiaoyong Hu.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Research Focus:

Her research interests lie at the intersection of nanophotonics and topological photonics, with a focus on designing and modulating micro/nanoscale photonic devices. Prof. Lu’s work delves into areas such as topological photonic devices, photonic crystals, metamaterials, and nanophotonic integrated devices.

๐Ÿ… Professional Achievements:

Prof. Lu’s groundbreaking contributions have earned her prestigious recognition, including the Ministry of Education Young Chang Jiang Scholar award and the Optoelectronics Global Conference (OGC) Young Scientist Award. She has also been recognized as an emerging leader by the “Journal of Optics” and has received the PIERS Young Scientist Award.

Publication Top Notes:

  1. Title: All-optical logic gates based on nanoscale plasmonic slot waveguides
    • Cited by: 372
    • Year: 2012
  2. Title: Gain-loss-induced hybrid skin-topological effect
    • Cited by: 107
    • Year: 2022
  3. Title: Integrated nanophotonic wavelength router based on an intelligent algorithm
    • Cited by: 99
    • Year: 2019
  4. Title: Topological rainbow concentrator based on synthetic dimension
    • Cited by: 87
    • Year: 2021
  5. Title: Tunable ultracompact chip-integrated multichannel filter based on plasmon-induced transparencies
    • Cited by: 76
    • Year: 2014