Regular biography
Dr Shan Liu is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of PHY at The Australian National University. Their research focuses on laser physics, optics, and photonics, with an emphasis on nonlinear photonic crystals and optical engineering. Dr Liu's work includes studies on second harmonic generation, optical poling, and nonlinear diffraction in 3D photonic structures. They are affiliated with the Quantum Science & Technology department and contribute to research groups exploring light beam structuring and domain engineering in ferroelectric materials. Dr Liu's publications appear in leading journals such as Optics Letters, Advanced Optical Materials, and Nature Communications.