Xiangping Li

Position：Professor, Institute of Photonics Technology, Jinan University

Contact：xiangpingli@jnu.edu.cn

Research directions： Nano-plasmonics

                                     Optical multiplexing

                                     Superresolution

                                     Optical data storage

Dr. Xiangping Li completed his PhD at Swinburne University of Technology in 2009. His research is focused on nanophotonic techniques for high capacity optical information technologies including optical multiplexing, plasmonics and superresolution microscopy. Dr. Li has published over 60 internationally refereed journal publications including Science, Nature Photonics, and Nature Communications. Dr. Li is a recipient of a number of prestigious awards including the Australian Postdoctoral Fellow funded by Australian Research Council in 2011, Swinburne's Vice Chancellor Award for early career researcher in 2012, Victoria Fellowship in 2013, Discovery Early Career Researcher Award by Australian Research Council in 2014 and Distinguished Young Scholars from National Natural Science Foundation of China in 2015. He joined the Institute of Photonics Technology at Jinan University as a full professor and research leader in nanophotonic devices group in 2015.

Education background

09/2005~02/2009: Centre for Micro-Photonics, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

                               Degree: Ph.D in optics

09/2002~07/2005: Institute of Modern Optics, Nankai University, P.R.China

                               Degree: Master

09/1998~07/2002: Physics department, Nankai University, P.R.China

                               Degree: Bachelor

Honours and awards

2014：ARC DECRA fellowship

2014：Australia-Japan emerging research leader exchange program

2013：Victoria State Government Fellowship

2013：Finalist in the 2013 Australian Innovation Challenge

2012：Swinburne Vice-Chancellor Early Career Research Award.

2012：Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication (MCN) fellowship.

2011：ARC APD fellowship.

2010：Australia-Singapore emerging research leader exchange program

2007：China's Government Award For Outstanding Self-financed Students Abroad

Awarded research grants

2015: Initiative funding from Jinan University ($3,000,000)

Books

X. Li, Nanoparticle-based multi-dimensional optical data storage, (Lambert, Melbourne, 26th December 2013), ISBN-13: 978-3659502170

Book chapters

1. X. Li, G. W. Burr and M. Gu, “Volumetric storage” in Encyclopaedia of Optical Engineering(Taylaor and Francis, 2nd, Ed, 2015) (DOI: 10.1081/E-EOE2-120050715)

2. M. Gu, Y. Cao, X. Li and Z. Gan, “SPIN based optical data storage” in Data storage at the nanoscale advances and applications, Gan Fuxi and Wang Yang ed. (Pan Stanford Publishing, Singapore, 2015), pp. 259-278.

Patents

1. M. Gu, B. Jia, M. Ventura and X. Li, Solar Cells, Provisional Application Patent No. 2009902179, lodged on May 15, 2009

2. M.Gu, X. Li, Y. Cao, A. Ullah and H. Ren, Dual-beam optical memory apparatus for photonic big data centres. Provisional Application Patent No.PCT/AU2013/001378, lodged Nov 28, 2013

Selective publications

1. Zilan Deng, Junhong Deng, Xin Zhuang, Shuai Wang, Tan Shi, Yao Wang, Jian Xu, Yaoyu Cao, Xiaolei Wang, Guo Ping Wang, Xing Cheng, Guixin Li, Xiangping Li, Facile Metagrating Holograms with Broadband and Extreme Angle Tolerance, Light: Science & Application 7(1), 78 (2018)

2. Dejiao Hu, Yudong Lu, Yaoyu Cao, Yinan Zhang, Yi Xu, Wenxue Li, Fuhua Gao, Boyuan Cai, Bai-Ou Guan, Cheng-Wei Qiu, Xiangping Li, Laser Splashed Three-Dimensional Plasmonic Nanovolcanoes for Steganography in Angular Anisotropy, ACS Nano 12 (9), 9233–9239 (2018)

3. ZL Deng, J Deng, X Zhuang, S Wang, K Li, Y Wang, Y Chi, X Ye, J Xu, GP Wang, R Zhao, X Wang, Y Cao, X Cheng, G Li, X Li, Diatomic Metasurface for Vectorial Holography, Nano Letters, 18 (5), pp 2885–2892 (2018)

4. H. Ren, X. Li, Q. Zhang, and M. Gu, On-chip noninterference angular momentum multiplexing of broadband light,Science 10,1126 (2016)

5. M. Pu, X. Li, X. Ma, Y. Wang, Z. Zhao, C. Wang, C. Hu, P. Gao, C. Huang, H. Ren, X. Li, F. Qin, J. Yang, M. Gu, M. Hong, X. Luo, Catenary optics for achromatic generation of perfect optical angular momentum, Science Advances, 1, e1500396, (2015)

6. X. Li*, H. Ren, X. Chen, J. Liu, Q. Li, C. Li, G. Xue, J. Jia, L. Cao,A. Sahu, B. Hu, Y. Wang, G. Jin, and M Gu, Athermally photoreduced graphene oxides for three-dimensional holographic images, Nature Communications 6, 6984, (2015)

7. M. Gu, X. Li and Y. Cao, Optical storage arrays: a perspective for future big data storage, Light: Science and Applications,3, e177, (2014)

8. X. Li, T. Lan, C. Tien, and M. Gu, Three-dimensional orientation-unlimited polarisation encryption by a single optically-configured vectorial beam. Nature Communications 3, 998 (2012).

9. J. Chen, Y. Wang, B. Jia, T. Geng, X. Li, L. Feng, W. Qian, B. Liang, X. Zhang, M. Gu, and S. Zhuang,Observation of the inverse Doppler effect in negative-index materials at optical frequencies. Nature Photonics 5, 239-242 (2011)

Publication before 2016

1. C. Li, X. Gan, X. Li, and M. Gu, Dynamic microscale temperature gradient in a gold nanorod solution measured by diffraction-limited nanothermometry, Appl. Phys. Lett. 107,121105 (2015)

2. J. Storteboom, P. Dolan, S. Castelletto, X. Li, and M. Gu, Lifetime investigation of single nitrogen vacancy centres in nanodiamonds, Opt. Express. 23, 11327-11333, (2015)

3. X. Li, Y. Cao, N. Tian, L. Fu, and M. Gu, Multifocal optical nanoscopy toward ultra-high 30 TB capacity and Gigabits/second data rate big data recording, Optica 2, 567-570, (2015)

4. S. Wang, X. Li, J. Zhou and M. Gu, All-optically configuring the inverse Faraday effect for nanoscale perpendicular magnetic recording, Opt. Express. 10, 13530-13536 (2015)

5. Y. Cao, X. Li and M. Gu, Super-resolution nanofabrication with metal-ion doped hybrid material through an optical dual-beam approach, Appl. Phys. Lett. 105, 263102 (2014)

6. H. Ren, X. Li and M. Gu, Polarization-multiplexed multifocal arrays by a π-phase-step-modulated azimuthally polarized beam, Opt. Lett. 39, 6771 (2014)

7. L. Maestro, Q. Zhang, X. Li, D. Jaque and M. Gu, Quantum-dot based nanothermometry in optical plasmonic recording media, Appl. Phys. Lett. 105, 181110 (2014).

8. X. Li, P. Venugopalan, H. Ren, M. Hong and M. Gu, Super-resolved pure-transverse focal fields with an enhanced energy density through focus of an azimuthally polarized first-order vortex beam, Opt. Lett. 39, 5961 (2014)

9. Q. Zhang, X. Li, M. Hossain, Y. Xue, J. Zhang, J. Song, J. Liu, M. Turner, S. Fan, Q. Bao and M.Gu, Graphene surface plasmons at the near-infrared optical regime, Scientific Reports 4, (2014)

10. P. Venugopalan, Q. Zhang, X. Li, L. Kuipers and M. Gu, Focusing dual-wavelength surface plasmons to the same focal plane by a far-field plasmonic lens, Opt. Lett. 39, 5744 (2014)

11. S. Wang, X. Li, J. Zhou and M. Gu, Ultralong pure longitudinal magnetization needle induced by annular vortex binary optics, Opt. Lett. 39, 5022 (2014)

12. M. Gu, H. Kang and X. Li, Breaking the diffraction-limited resolution barrier in fiber-optical two-photon fluorescence endoscopy by an azimuthally-polarized beam, Scientific Reports 4, 3627, (2014).

13. H. Ren, H. Lin, X. Li and M. Gu, Three-dimensional parallel recording with a Debye diffraction-limited and aberration-free volumetric multifocal array, Opt. Lett. 39, 1621-1624 (2014)

14. P. Dolan, X. Li, J. Storteboom, and M. Gu, Complete determination of the orientation of NV centers with radially polarized beams, Opt. Express. 22, 4379-4387 (2014).

15. X. Cheng, Q. Hao, J. Hou, X. Li, J. Ma and M. Gu, Research on the Design of an Optical Information Storage Sensing System Using a Diffractive Optical Element, Sensors 13, 15409 (2013).

16. X. Li*, Q. Zhang, Xi Chen and Min Gu, Giant refractive-index modulation by two-photon reduction of fluorescent graphene oxides for multimode optical recording, Scientific Reports 3, 2819 (2013)

17. M. Gu, H. Lin and X. Li, Parallel multiphoton microscopy with cylindrically polarized multifocal arrays, Opt. Lett. 38 (18), 3627-3630 (2013)

18. Y. Jiang, X. Li and M. Gu, Generation of sub-diffraction-limited pure longitudinal magnetization by the inverse Faraday effect by tightly focusing an azimuthally polarized vortex beam, Opt. Lett. 38 (16), 2957-2960 (2013)

19. Q. Zhang, X. Li and M. Gu, Surface-mode enhanced photonic-crystal nano-imaging observed by a scanning near-field optical microscope, Appl. Phys. Lett. 103 (5), 051106- 051110 (2013)

20. M. Gu, Y. Cao, S. Castelletto, B. Kouskousis and X.Li, Super-resolving single nitrogen vacancy centers within single nanodiamonds using a localization microscope, Opt. Exp. 21 (15), 17639-17646 (2013)

21. P. Venugopalan, Q. Zhang, X. Li and M. Gu, Polarization-sensitive characterization of the propagating plasmonic modes in silver nanowire waveguide on a glass substrate with a scanning near-field optical microscope, Opt. Exp. 21 (13), 15247-15252 (2013)

22. C. Li, X. Li*, L. Cao, G. Jin and M. Gu, Exciton-plasmon coupling mediated photorefractivity in gold-nanoparticle- and quantum-dot-dispersed polymers, Appl. Phys. Lett. 102 (25), 251115 (2013)

23. Q. Zhang, X. Li and M. Gu, Super-resolution focal area induced by super-convergence in a photonic crystal immersion lens, J. Opt. 17 (7), 075102 (2013).

24. I. Ivanov, X. Li, P. Dolan and M. Gu, Nonlinear absorption properties of the charge states of nitrogen-vacancy centers in nanodiamonds, Opt. Lett. 38 (8), 1358-1360 (2013).

25. M. Gu, Z. Ouyang, B. Jia, N. Stokes, X. Chen, N. Fahim, X. Li, M. Ventura, and Z. Shi, Nanoplasmonics: a frontier of photovoltaic solar cells, Nanophotonics 1, 235-248 (2012).[invited]

26. M. Gu, X. Li, Lan, T.,& Tien, C.,Plasmonic keys for ultra-secure information encryption. SPIE Newsroom. doi: 10.1117/2.1201211.004538 (2012).[invited]

27. A. Ullah, X. Li, X. Cheng, X. Hao, Y. Su, J. Ma, and M. Gu, Low energy-density recording with a high-repetition-rate laser beam in gold-nanorod-embedded discs. Opt. Express. 20, 24516-24523, (2012).

28. S. Castelletto, X. Li, and M. Gu, Frontiers in diffraction unlimited optical methods for spin manipulation, magnetic field sensing and imaging using diamond nitrogen vacancy defects. Nanophotonics 0,1-15 (2012) [invited].  

29. C Wang, X Wu, X Li, W Wang, L Wang, M Gu, Q Li, Upconversion fluorescent carbon nanodots enriched with nitrogen for light harvesting, Journal of Materials Chemistry 22 (31), 15522-15525 (2012).

30. X. Li, J. Van Embden, R. A. Evans, and M. Gu, M. Type-II core/shell nanoparticle induced photorefractivity. Appl.Phys. Lett. 98 (2011).

31. X. Li, Y. Cao, and M. Gu. Superresolution-focal-volume induced 3:0 Tbytes=disk capacity by focusing a radially polarized beam. Opt. Lett. 36, 2510-2512 (2011).

32. X. Li, J. Van Embden, J. W. M. Chon, R. A. Evans, and M. Gu Enhanced photorefractive performance in CdSe quantum-dot-dispersed poly(styrene-co-acrylonitrile) polymers. Appl. Phys. Lett. 96, 253302 (2010).

33. M. Gu, & X. Li The Road to Multi-Dimensional Bit-by-Bit Optical Data Storage. Optics & Photonics News 21, 28-33 (2010). [invited]

34. X. Li, J. Van Embden, J. W. M. Chon, and M. Gu Enhanced two-photon absorption of CdS nanocrystal rods. Appl. Phys. Lett. 94, 103117 (2009).

35. X. Li, J.W.M. Chon, R. A. Evans, and M. Gu Quantum-rod dispersed photopolymers for multi-dimensional photonic applications. Opt. Express 17, 2954-2961 (2009).

36. X. Li, J.W.M. Chon, and M. Gu, Confocal reflection readout thresholds in two-photon-induced optical recording. Appl. Opt. 47, 4707-4713 (2008).

37. X. Li, J.W.M. Chon, and M. Gu Nanoparticle-based photorefractive polymers. Aust. J. Chem. 61, 317-323 (2008) [Invited].

38. X. Li, J.W.M. Chon, R. A. Evans, R. A. and M. Gu Two-photon energy transfer enhanced three-dimensional optical memory in quantum-dot and azo-dye doped polymers. Appl. Phys. Lett. 92, 063309 (2008). (Highlighted by Nature Photonics, July, 2 (2008) 402).

39. X. Li, J.W.M. Chon, S. Wu, R. A. Evans, and M. Gu, Rewritable polarization-encoded multilayer data storage in 2,5-dimethyl-4-(p-nitrophenylazo)anisole doped polymer. Opt. Lett. 32, 277-279 (2007).

40. X. Li, C.Bullen, J. W.M. Chon, R. A. Evans, and M. Gu, Two-photon-induced three-dimensional optical data storage in CdS quantum-dot doped photopolymer. Appl. Phys. Lett. 90, 161116 (2007).

41. F. Wu, L. Lin, X.P. Li, Y.X. Yu, G.L. Zhang, and W.J. Chen All-optical switchings of 3-hydroxyflavone in different solvents. Chinese Physics B 17, 1461-1466 (2008).

42. J.J. Zheng, G.L. Zhang, Y.X. Guo, X. Li, and W.J. Chen,All-optical switching and nonlinear optical properties of HBT in ethanol solution. Chinese Physics 16, 1047-1051 (2007).

43. J. Zheng, Y. Guo, X. Li, G. Zhang, G. & W. Chen Two-photon-induced excited state intramolecular proton transfer process and nonlinear optical properties of HBT in cyclohexane solution. Journal of Optics A: Pure and Applied Optics 8, 835-839 (2006).

44. Y. Guo, W. Wang, & X. Li Two-photon absorption study of 3-hydroxyflavor. Journal of Optoelectronics Laser 17, 763-766 (2006).

45. Y. Guo, X. Li, J. Zheng, G. Zhang, W. Cheng, &T. Li All optical switching effect of 7-hydroxyquinoline in dimenthyl sulfoxide solvent. Journal of Optoelectronics Laser 17, 90-93 (2006).

46. Y Guo, X Li, J Zheng, GI Zhang, J Liu, W Chen, Excited state proton transfer effect of 7-hydroxyquinoline in dimethyl sulfoxide solvent, Optoelectronics Letters 2 (2), 115-117 (2006)

47. Y. Guo, X. Li, G. Liu, J. Zheng, J. Liu, G. Zhang, G. Tang, & W. Chen,, Study on the fluorescence spectra of 7-hydroxyquinoline in dimethyl sulfoxide solution. Spectroscopy and Spectral Analysis 25, 2016-2019 (2005).

48. G.Zhang, Y. Yu, X. Li, B. Zhang, Z. Zheng, G. Tang, & W. Cheng Optical switching effect of 3-hydroxyflavone. Journal of Optoelectronics Laser 15, 862-865 (2004).