Expand international vision and deepen exchange in culture -- Summer overseas visiting program in the University of Cambridge
From September 27 to October 2, 2023, a group of four doctoral students from the College of Optical Science and Enigneering at Zhejiang University, representing the 2019 and 2021 cohorts, embarked on a remarkable academic journey. Their expedition was led by Professor Qing Yang and supported by Zhejiang University Graduate School. The purpose of their trip was to visit the prestigious Graphene Research Center at the University of Cambridge, under the guidance of the center's director, Professor Tawfique Hasan.
The group photo of the Qing yang’s group and Tawfique Hasan’ group
During their visit, the students engaged in enlightening exchanges and discussions with the accomplished researchers of Tawfique Hasan's group. Additionally, they had the opportunity to delve into the realm of super-resolution imaging applications during insightful interactions with the Clemens Kaminski group from the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge.
Professor Tawfique Hasan, a luminary in the field of Nanoscale Engineering, is known for his leadership as the head of the Cambridge Graphene Centre at the University of Cambridge. His pioneering work revolves around the development of zero-dimensional (0D), one-dimensional (1D), and two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterials, with applications spanning across optoelectronics, photonics, sensors, and energy devices. His interdisciplinary research touches on engineering, physics, chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology. During their visit, the students were given an insightful tour of the Graphene Engineering Centre's laboratories and were introduced to the center's groundbreaking work on nanostructured vein networks for selective volatile organic compound (VOC) sensing using graphene. Despite differences in their research focuses, the combination of theoretical design and engineering to achieve rapid, sensitive, and selective toxic gas detection resonated deeply with the visiting group, addressing pressing concerns related to indoor air pollution.
Qing yang’s group and Tawfique Hasan’ group had academic communication
Another luminary in the field, Professor Clemens Kaminski, an OSA fellow and the director of the UK EPSRC Doctoral Training Programme in Sensors and Health, has dedicated his research to optical sensing, neurodegenerative diseases, and biophotonics. His work involves a profound understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying neuronal cell degeneration and the application of optical super-resolution imaging in researching virus replication, often in collaboration with the Pathology Department. It's worth noting that Professor Qing Yang's team and Professor Clemens Kaminski's research groups are currently collaborating on a joint project funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China. During their visit to the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge, the students engaged in stimulating discussions with members of Professor Clemens' team. Researchers from the University of Cambridge, including Postdoctoral Fellow Edward, showcased their latest advancements and applications in the field of structured light illumination microscopy. Professor Qing Yang's team from Zhejiang University presented their significant achievements in frequency-shifted super-resolution imaging and endoscopic imaging, with Xiaoyu Yang providing a comprehensive overview of the principles and recent developments in frequency-shifted super-resolution imaging, earning praise and commendation from Professor Clemens.
The group photo of the Qing yang’s group and Clamens’ group
Upon returning from their overseas academic expedition, the four doctoral students from the School of Optoelectronics expressed a profound expansion of their international perspective. They returned home with heightened confidence, newfound passion for their research, and a treasure trove of valuable research insights. This summer overseas visit program has not only enriched their individual academic journeys but also solidified the collaboration and exchanges between the two universities in the field of super-resolution imaging, promising to yield more groundbreaking achievements in the future.