Professor | Henan University | China
Prof. Bo Wang is a distinguished scholar in photonics and condensed matter physics, currently serving as a Professor at the School of Future Technology, Henan University, China. He received his B.S. degree in Applied Physics from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (2011–2015) and earned his Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics from Fudan University in 2020, where his research laid the foundation for his pioneering work in optical vortex beams and bound states in the continuum. Since his appointment as a professor in 2021, Prof. Wang has focused on research interests that span photonics, topological optics, metasurfaces, and wave manipulation, producing influential contributions that bridge fundamental physics and advanced optical technologies. His research skills include experimental and theoretical design of photonic crystal structures, manipulation of optical vortices, and interdisciplinary applications of topological wave phenomena, supported by strong project leadership in both national and international collaborations. Prof. Wang’s publication record includes multiple high-impact articles as first or corresponding author in prestigious journals such as Nature, Nature Photonics, Physical Review Letters, Optics Express, and Chinese Optics Letters, reflecting his ability to tackle frontier problems and produce transformative outcomes. He has been honored with several prestigious awards, including China’s Top 10 Optical Breakthroughs in 2020, the Guangqi Exploration Award and PhotoniX Prize from the Chinese Society for Optical Engineering in 2025, as well as the Zhongyuan Young Top-notch Talent recognition under the Zhongyuan Talents Program in 2023. In addition, he has secured competitive grants such as the National Natural Science Foundation of China Excellent Young Scientists Fund (2025). With his combination of academic excellence, international visibility, and mentorship, Prof. Wang has established himself as a dynamic leader in optical physics. His achievements and vision demonstrate strong potential to shape future innovations in photonics, inspire young scientists, and contribute meaningfully to global scientific advancement.
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Featured Publications
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Wang, B., Liu, W., Zhao, M., Wang, J., Zhang, Y., Chen, A., Guan, F., Liu, X., Shi, L., & Zi, J. (2020). Generating optical vortex beams by momentum-space polarization vortices centred at bound states in the continuum. Nature Photonics, 14(10), 623–628. Cited by: 470
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Liu, W., Wang, B., Zhang, Y., Wang, J., Zhao, M., Guan, F., Liu, X., Shi, L., & Zi, J. (2019). Circularly polarized states spawning from bound states in the continuum. Physical Review Letters, 123(11), 116104. Cited by: 406
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Zhang, Y., Chen, A., Liu, W., Hsu, C. W., Wang, B., Guan, F., Liu, X., Shi, L., Lu, L., & Zi, J. (2018). Observation of polarization vortices in momentum space. Physical Review Letters, 120(18), 186103. Cited by: 292
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Zhao, M., Chen, M. K., Zhuang, Z. P., Zhang, Y., Chen, A., Chen, Q., Liu, W., Wang, J., & Wang, B. (2021). Phase characterisation of metalenses. Light: Science & Applications, 10(1), 52. Cited by: 113
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Wang, J., Li, H., Ma, Y., Zhao, M., Liu, W., Wang, B., Wu, S., Liu, X., Shi, L., & Jiang, T. (2020). Routing valley exciton emission of a WS₂ monolayer via delocalized Bloch modes of in-plane inversion-symmetry-broken photonic crystal slabs. Light: Science & Applications, 9(1), 148. Cited by: 98
