R&D Team Leader, Institute of Optical Physics and Engineering Technology, Qilu Zhongke, China
Xueyan Dong is a distinguished researcher in the field of solid laser technology whose work has significantly advanced high-power solid-state and fiber-solid hybrid laser systems. His contributions span the development of innovative laser amplifiers, nanosecond and picosecond laser sources, and precision diamond laser processing equipment, positioning him as a leader in laser physics and engineering. His scientific rigor, inventive achievements, and leadership in major national and provincial research projects highlight his impact in both academic and industrial applications of advanced laser systems.
Professional Profile
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Education
Xueyan Dong’s academic foundation is rooted in optical sciences and engineering. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Optical Information Science and Technology from the Changchun University of Science and Technology. He pursued a Master of Engineering in Astronomical Technology and Methods at the Yunnan Observatories, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he strengthened his technical expertise in precision optics. He later obtained a Ph.D. in Optical Engineering from the Beijing University of Technology, where he refined his research in laser amplification and ultrafast optics. During his doctoral studies, he participated in a joint training program at Durham University in the United Kingdom, which expanded his global research perspective and exposure to advanced experimental methods.
Experience
Currently serving as Special Research Assistant at the Institute of Optical Physics and Engineering Technology, Qilu Zhongke, Dong leads cutting-edge projects in high-power laser development and applications. His responsibilities include independent design and construction of regenerative and multi-pass amplifiers, as well as hybrid ultrashort pulse laser systems. He has demonstrated proficiency in optical path design, mechanical modeling with SolidWorks, and beam-shaping optimization with ZEMAX. His professional portfolio includes leadership of provincial and national-level projects, notably in the development of high-power nanosecond lasers, diamond surface precision milling with picosecond lasers, and fiber-solid hybrid amplifiers. His combined expertise in experimental research, system design, and project leadership has been pivotal in advancing China’s strategic capabilities in laser technology.
Research Focus
Dong’s research centers on solid laser technology with emphasis on ultrashort pulse generation, laser amplification, and industrial laser applications. His work on fiber-solid hybrid picosecond amplifiers has produced advances in beam quality, spherical aberration self-compensation, and multi-pass amplification. He has also contributed to the development of high-energy frequency-doubled picosecond lasers, kW-level nanosecond pulsed lasers for intelligent cleaning applications, and high-precision picosecond laser processing for diamond substrates. His investigations into laser-material interactions, particularly carbon phase transformations on diamond surfaces, have broadened the industrial applicability of high-power solid lasers in semiconductor and photonics manufacturing.
Awards and Honors
Dong’s scientific achievements have been recognized through numerous awards. He earned second prize in the prestigious “Maker China” Laser SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, as well as the Excellence Award in the China (Jinan) New Kinetic Energy Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition. His leadership and technical contributions have also been acknowledged through the Advanced Technology Worker award, reflecting his influence as both a researcher and technology innovator.
Publication Top Note
Title: Nanosecond Slab Laser Amplifier with High Peak Power and High Repetition Rate
Authors: Xueyan Dong, Haozhu Wang, Kai Liu, Yang Kou, Xingwei Yan, Zilei Liu, Xinlei Li, Peijiang Yang, Yan Xu, Fengtu Yang, Chenggong Zhang
Summary: This study develops a nanosecond slab laser amplifier achieving high peak power, stable repetition rate, improved beam quality, and efficiency.
Conclusion
Xueyan Dong has established himself as a leading figure in solid laser technology, contributing groundbreaking innovations in fiber-solid hybrid amplifiers, nanosecond and picosecond laser sources, and industrial laser processing systems. His combination of academic rigor, inventive capacity, and project leadership has advanced both fundamental research and real-world applications in optics and photonics. With a record of impactful publications, granted patents, and recognition through prestigious awards, he exemplifies scientific excellence and innovation. His continuing contributions promise to shape the future of laser physics and high-power photonic technologies.