Regular biography
LIU Xiaogang is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB) at Nanyang Technological University. His research interests include Dye Chemistry, Photochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, AI for Chemistry, Bioimaging, and Biosensing. He is affiliated with the Chemistry department and holds office in CCEB-05-21. His profile can be accessed through the CCEB faculty and staff page.
Scholar-generated biography
Xiaogang Liu is a researcher in Physical Chemistry with a focus on Fluorescence, Photochemistry, and the design of Fluorescent Dyes. His work explores molecular mechanisms underlying photophysical processes, such as Twisted Intramolecular Charge Transfer (TICT), and applies these insights to develop bright, sensitive fluorophores with enhanced photostability. Liu's research also extends to the design of advanced materials for applications in solar energy, optical imaging, and sensing. His publications highlight the molecular origins of optoelectronic properties in organic fluorophores and the development of ratiometric fluorescent thermometers with large Stokes shifts. His work bridges fundamental photochemical principles with practical applications in materials science and biomedical imaging.