Bo Zhen

Bo Zhen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Pennsylvania. His research interests include condensed matter physics, optics, and experimental nano-photonics, with a focus on topological photonics, non-Hermitian physics, polaritonics, and photonic integrated circuits. He has authored numerous publications in prestigious journals such as Nature, Nature Nanotechnology, and Physical Review Letters. Bo Zhen holds a Ph.D. in Physics from MIT and a B.S. in Mathematics & Physics from Tsinghua University. He is affiliated with the Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology and teaches courses such as Principles of Physics II and Introduction to Condensed Matter Physics.

Bo Zhen is a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania specializing in nanophotonics, topological photonics, and nonlinear optics. His work explores phenomena such as bound states in the continuum, topological band theory for non-Hermitian Hamiltonians, and exceptional points in photonic systems. He has contributed to the observation of trapped light within the radiation continuum and the development of topologically enabled ultrahigh-Q guided resonances. His research also includes the synthesis of non-Abelian gauge fields in real space and the exploration of Fano resonances for enhanced emission and lasing. Zhen's studies focus on the interplay between topology, non-Hermitian physics, and optical resonances, with applications in nanophotonics and transparent displays.