Light People:Prof.Kei May Lau,newly elected US NAE member in Hong Kong,talks about future of photonics and women in science  

作　　者：Yating Wan Chenzi Guo 

机构地区：[1]Electrical and Computer Engineering,the Computer,Electrical and Mathematical Sciences and Engineering Division,King Abdullah University of Science and Technology,23955-6900 Thuwal,Saudi Arabia [2]Changchun Institute of Optics,Fine Mechanics and Physics,Chinese Academy of Sciences,Changchun,China

出　　处：《Light(Science & Applications)》2024年第4期602-608,共7页光（科学与应用)（英文版）

摘　　要：Editorial Photonics technology remains a driving force in today’s scientific landscape,marked by continuous innovation and crossdisciplinary relevance.In an enlighting conversation with Light:Science&Applications,Prof.Kei May Lau,a pioneer in photonics research,shares her deep insights on the evolution of technologies of LEDs,lasers,challenges of hetero-epitaxy,and the future of micro-LEDs and quantum dot lasers.Recently honored as a member of the US National Academy of Engineering(NAE)for her significant contributions to photonics and electronics using III-V semiconductors on silicon,Prof.Lau stands out as the sole Hong Kong scholar inducted into the NAE this year,joining 114 new and 21 international members.In this exclusive Light People interview,Prof.Lau shares her journey as a pioneering woman in engineering,her commitment to mentorship and academia,and her perspective on advancing female representation in science.The summary provided is distilled from Prof.Lau’s thoughtful responses during the interview.For a deeper exploration of Prof.Lau’s experiences and advice,the full interview is available in the Supplementary material.

关 键 词：INTERVIEW lighting driving 

分 类 号：O43[机械工程—光学工程]