Works (35)

Updated: March 8th, 2026 09:25

2025 article

Chiral Metasurfaces with Multidimensional Tunability for Optical Chiral States

Lin, D., Ghaffari, A., & Gu, Q. (2025, October 13). Advanced Optical Materials, Vol. 10.

By: D. Lin n, A. Ghaffari n & Q. Gu n

author keywords: BIC; chiral metasurface; circular polarization; symmetry; vortex center
topics (OpenAlex): Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications; Advanced Antenna and Metasurface Technologies; Orbital Angular Momentum in Optics
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 21, 2025

2025 article

High-Performance Perovskite Photodetector through Plasmonic Enhancement of Carrier Dynamics

Sadath, M. A., Guo, B., Li, J., Lin, D., Scalf, E., Davis, J., … Gu, Q. (2025, November 28). ACS Nano.

By: M. Sadath n, B. Guo n, J. Li n, D. Lin n, E. Scalf n, J. Davis n, J. Muth n, A. Amassian n, Q. Gu n

topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Strong Light-Matter Interactions; Thin-Film Transistor Technologies
Source: ORCID
Added: December 1, 2025

2025 article

Plasmonic Double-Hole Bull’s Eye Nanoantenna for Far-Field Polarization Control

Ghaffari, A., Kashani, S., Li, J., Gkoupidenis, P., Riehn, R., & Gu, Q. (2025, May 8). ACS Nanoscience Au, Vol. 5.

By: A. Ghaffari n, S. Kashani n, J. Li n, P. Gkoupidenis n, R. Riehn n & Q. Gu n

author keywords: plasmonics; polarimetry; nano antenna; Stokes parameter; polarization conversion
topics (OpenAlex): Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research; Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications; Photonic Crystals and Applications
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 19, 2025

2025 article

Single-Defect Mode Lasing in a Non-Hermitian 1D Trivial SSH Lattice

Gharajeh, A., Goudarzi, K., & Gu, Q. (2025, January 13). ACS Photonics, Vol. 1.

By: A. Gharajeh*, K. Goudarzi n & Q. Gu n

author keywords: single-mode lasing; Su-Schrieffer-Heegerlattice; non-Hermitian; defective lattice
topics (OpenAlex): Quantum Mechanics and Non-Hermitian Physics; Quantum chaos and dynamical systems; Nonlinear Photonic Systems
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 21, 2025

2024 article

Dual opposing quadrature-PT symmetry

Wang, W., Kokinda, J., Li, J., Gu, Q., Liu, D., & Wen, J. (2024, December 25). IScience, Vol. 12.

By: W. Wang*, J. Kokinda n, J. Li n, Q. Gu n, D. Liu* & J. Wen*

topics (OpenAlex): Quantum Mechanics and Non-Hermitian Physics; Nonlinear Waves and Solitons; Quantum chaos and dynamical systems
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 10, 2025

2024 article

Experimental Observation of Purcell-Enhanced Spontaneous Emission in a Single-Mode Plasmonic Nanocavity

Li, Li, J., Moon, J., Wilmington, R. L., Lin, D., gundogdu, & Gu, Q. (2024, July 18). ACS Photonics, Vol. 7.

By: Li, J. Li n, J. Moon n, R. Wilmington n, D. Lin n, . gundogdu n, Q. Gu n

author keywords: near-infrared; spontaneous emission; Purcelleffect; plasmonics; high-speed modulation
topics (OpenAlex): Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research; Photonic and Optical Devices; Photonic Crystals and Applications
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 30, 2024

2024 article

Green Light from Red-Emitting Nanocrystals: Broadband, Low-Threshold Lasing from Colloidal Quantum Shells in Optical Nanocavities

Zhao, K., Zhou, X., Moon, J., Cassidy, J., Harankahage, D., Hu, Z., … Malko, A. V. (2024, April 13). ACS Nano, Vol. 4.

By: K. Zhao*, X. Zhou*, J. Moon n, J. Cassidy*, D. Harankahage*, Z. Hu*, S. Savoy*, Q. Gu n, M. Zamkov*, A. Malko*

author keywords: nanocrystal; quantum shells; biexciton; low-threshold; lasing; photonic cavity; Auger
topics (OpenAlex): Quantum Dots Synthesis And Properties; Chalcogenide Semiconductor Thin Films; Photonic Crystals and Applications
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 22, 2024

2024 article

Leveraging multiplexed metasurfaces for multi-task learning with all-optical diffractive processors

Behroozinia, S., & Gu, Q. (2024, October 30). Nanophotonics, Vol. 10.

By: S. Behroozinia n & Q. Gu n

author keywords: metasurface; diffractive neural network; deep learning
topics (OpenAlex): Neural Networks and Reservoir Computing; Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications; Photonic and Optical Devices
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 12, 2024

2024 article

Plasmon near-field coupling and universal scaling behavior in shifted-core coaxial nano-cavity pair

Ghaffari, A., Abbas, F., & Gu, Q. (2024, April 1). Optics Express, Vol. 4.

By: A. Ghaffari, F. Abbas* & Q. Gu*

topics (OpenAlex): Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research; Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications; Near-Field Optical Microscopy
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 24, 2024

2024 article

Porous core fiber with hybrid cladding for ultra-flattened dispersion and low loss propagation of terahertz waves

Sadath, M. A., Kokinda, J., Lin, D., Hossain, M. S., & Gu, Q. (2024, February 19). Results in Optics, Vol. 2.

By: M. Sadath n, J. Kokinda n, D. Lin n, M. Hossain* & Q. Gu n

author keywords: Photonic crystal fiber; Terahertz wavelengths; Dispersion; Absorption loss; Effective area
topics (OpenAlex): Terahertz technology and applications; Millimeter-Wave Propagation and Modeling; Plant Pathogens and Resistance
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 26, 2024

2024 article

Topological hyperbolic metamaterials

Li, Z., & Gu, Q. (2024, February 20). Nanophotonics, Vol. 2.

By: Z. Li* & Q. Gu n

author keywords: hyperbolic dispersion; topological transition; loss compensation; all-dielectric hyperbolic metamaterial; twistronics; topological edge state
topics (OpenAlex): Metamaterials and Metasurfaces Applications; Opportunistic and Delay-Tolerant Networks; Chaos-based Image/Signal Encryption
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 11, 2024

2023 article

Edge-Mode Lasing from A non-Hermitian Topological Bulk

Lin, D., Li, Z., Gharajeh, A., Moon, J., Hou, J., Zhang, C., & Gu, Q. (2023, November 12). (Vol. 11). Vol. 11.

By: D. Lin n, Z. Li*, A. Gharajeh*, J. Moon*, J. Hou*, C. Zhang*, Q. Gu n

author keywords: topology; non-Hermiticity; microlaser; nanofabrication
topics (OpenAlex): Quantum Mechanics and Non-Hermitian Physics; Topological Materials and Phenomena; Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 11, 2024

2023 article

Experimental demonstration of online learning in deep photonic neural networks

Biswas, D., Zhou, P., Brigner, W. H., Friedman, J. S., & Gu, Q. (2023, November 12). (Vol. 11). Vol. 11.

author keywords: photonic neural network; unsupervised online learning
topics (OpenAlex): Neural Networks and Reservoir Computing; Optical Network Technologies; Photonic and Optical Devices
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 11, 2024

2023 article

Metal‐Halide Perovskite Lasers: Cavity Formation and Emission Characteristics

Moon, J., Mehta, Y., Gundogdu, K., So, F., & Gu, Q. (2023, February 25). Advanced Materials, Vol. 7.

By: J. Moon*, Y. Mehta n, K. Gundogdu n, F. So n & Q. Gu n

author keywords: emission mechanisms in perovskites; metal-halide perovskites; patterning of perovskite cavities; perovskite lasers
topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Solid State Laser Technologies; Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 7, 2023

2023 article

Topological Microlaser with a Non-Hermitian Topological Bulk

Li, Z., Lin, D., Gharajeh, A., Moon, J., Hou, J., Zhang, C., & Gu, Q. (2023, July 12). Physical Review Letters.

By: Z. Li*, D. Lin n, A. Gharajeh*, J. Moon*, J. Hou*, C. Zhang n, Q. Gu n

topics (OpenAlex): Quantum Mechanics and Non-Hermitian Physics; Topological Materials and Phenomena; Mechanical and Optical Resonators
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16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2023 article

Topological on-chip lasers

Li, Z., & Gu, Q. (2023, July 1). APL Photonics, Vol. 7.

By: Z. Li* & Q. Gu n

topics (OpenAlex): Topological Materials and Phenomena; Photonic and Optical Devices; Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 21, 2023

2022 article

An Electrothermally Actuated Bulk Mode UHF Silicon Resonator

Sheikhlari, S., Nikfarjam, H., Abbasalipour, A., Gharajeh, A., Gu, Q., & Pourkamali, S. (2022, July 18). (Vol. 7). Vol. 7.

By: S. Sheikhlari*, H. Nikfarjam*, A. Abbasalipour*, A. Gharajeh*, Q. Gu n & S. Pourkamali*

author keywords: thermal-piezoresistive transduction; nano-beam transducer; electromechanical resonator; electrothermal actuation; bulk mode resonator
topics (OpenAlex): Mechanical and Optical Resonators; Advanced MEMS and NEMS Technologies; Acoustic Wave Resonator Technologies
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 31, 2022

2022 article

High‐Performance Directly Patterned Nanograting Perovskite Photodetector with Interdigitated Electrodes

Lin, D., Liu, J., Haroldson, R., Moon, J., Li, Z., Zakhidov, A., … Gu, Q. (2022, October 17). Advanced Optical Materials, Vol. 10.

By: D. Lin n, J. Liu*, R. Haroldson*, J. Moon*, Z. Li*, A. Zakhidov*, W. Hu*, Q. Gu n

author keywords: interdigitated electrodes; MAPbI(3); nanogratings; nanoimprint lithography; photodetectors
topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Photonic and Optical Devices; Advanced Photonic Communication Systems
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Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 24, 2022

2022 article

Introduction of a Reset MOSFET to Mitigate the Influence of Ionic Movement in Perovskite MOSFET Photodetector Measurements

Liu, J., Haroldson, R., Verkhogliadov, G., Lin, D., Gu, Q., Zakhidov, A. A., … Young, C. D. (2022, March 21). (Vol. 3). Vol. 3.

author keywords: perovskites; photodetector; ultrasensitive; ionic movement; MOSFET
topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Ga2O3 and related materials; ZnO doping and properties
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 5, 2022

2022 article

Near‐Field Thermal Profiling and 3D Anisotropic Thermal Analysis of Quantum Cascade Lasers

Abbas, F., Daunis, T., Pandey, B. J., Clark, K., Lascola, K., Dikmelik, Y., … Gu, Q. (2022, October 12). Physica Status Solidi (a), Vol. 10.

By: F. Abbas*, T. Daunis*, B. Pandey*, K. Clark*, K. Lascola*, Y. Dikmelik*, D. Robbins*, K. Hodges*, K. Roodenko*, Q. Gu n

author keywords: buried heterostructure; optical microscopy; quantum cascade laser; superlattice; thermal analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Spectroscopy and Laser Applications; Optical properties and cooling technologies in crystalline materials; Atmospheric Ozone and Climate
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 3, 2023

2022 article

Quasi-CW Lasing from Directly Patterned and Encapsulated Perovskite Cavity at 260 K

Moon, J., Alahbakhshi, M., Gharajeh, A., Li, Q., Li, Z., Haroldson, R., … Gu, Q. (2022, May 25). ACS Photonics, Vol. 5.

By: J. Moon*, M. Alahbakhshi*, A. Gharajeh*, Q. Li*, Z. Li*, R. Haroldson*, S. Kwon*, R. Hawkins* ...

author keywords: CH3NH3PbBr3; polycarbonate; nanoimprint lithography; on-chip light source; photonic crystal laser
topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Solid State Laser Technologies; Optical properties and cooling technologies in crystalline materials
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 27, 2022

2021 article

Bright Single-Layer Perovskite Host–Ionic Guest Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cells

Mishra, A., DiLuzio, S., Alahbakhshi, M., Adams, A. C., Bowler, M. H., Moon, J., … Slinker, J. D. (2021, January 5). Chemistry of Materials, Vol. 33, pp. 1201–1212.

topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research; Conducting polymers and applications
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2021 article

High-speed nanoLEDs for chip-scale communication

Murillo-Borjas, B. L., Li, Xi, & Gu, Q. (2021, August 28). Nano Communication Networks, Vol. 30, p. 100376.

By: B. Murillo-Borjas*, . Li* & Q. Gu*

topics (OpenAlex): Photonic and Optical Devices; Semiconductor Lasers and Optical Devices; Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2021 article

Leveraging a Stable Perovskite Composite to Satisfy Blue Electroluminescence Standards

Mishra, A., Alahbakhshi, M., Gu, Q., Zakhidov, A. A., & Slinker, J. D. (2021, August 12). ACS Materials Letters, Vol. 8, pp. 1357–1362.

topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research; Conducting polymers and applications
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2021 article

Surface Energy-Driven Preferential Grain Growth of Metal Halide Perovskites: Effects of Nanoimprint Lithography Beyond Direct Patterning

Moon, J., Kwon, S., Alahbakhshi, M., Lee, Y., Cho, K., Zakhidov, A., … Gu, Q. (2021, January 21). ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, Vol. 13, pp. 5368–5378.

topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research; Organic Electronics and Photovoltaics
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2020 article

Real-time dynamic wavelength tuning and intensity modulation of metal-clad nanolasers

Deka, S. S., Pan, S. H., Jiang, S., Amili, A. E., Vallini, F., Gu, Q., & Fainman, Y. (2020, August 20). Optics Express.

By: S. Deka, S. Pan, S. Jiang, A. Amili, F. Vallini, Q. Gu*, Y. Fainman

topics (OpenAlex): Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research; Photonic and Optical Devices; Photonic Crystals and Applications
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2019 article

Bright and Effectual Perovskite Light-Emitting Electrochemical Cells Leveraging Ionic Additives

Alahbakhshi, M., Mishra, A., Haroldson, R., Ishteev, A., Moon, J., Gu, Q., … Zakhidov, A. A. (2019, November 5). ACS Energy Letters, Vol. 4, pp. 2922–2928.

topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research; Conducting polymers and applications
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2019 article

High-speed on-chip light sources at the nanoscale

Li, Xi, & Gu, Q. (2019, January 1). Advances in Physics X, Vol. 4, p. 1658541.

By: . Li* & Q. Gu*

topics (OpenAlex): Photonic and Optical Devices; Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research; Nanowire Synthesis and Applications
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2018 article

Continuous-wave operation in directly patterned perovskite distributed feedback light source at room temperature

Gharajeh, A., Haroldson, R., Li, Z., Moon, J., Balachandran, B., Hu, W., … Gu, Q. (2018, January 31). Optics Letters, Vol. 43, p. 611.

By: A. Gharajeh*, R. Haroldson*, Z. Li*, J. Moon*, B. Balachandran*, W. Hu*, A. Zakhidov*, Q. Gu*

topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Solid-state spectroscopy and crystallography; Semiconductor Quantum Structures and Devices
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7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2018 article

Effective Modal Volume in Nanoscale Photonic and Plasmonic Near-Infrared Resonant Cavities

Smalley, J. S. T., Li, Z., & Gu, Q. (2018, August 25). Applied Sciences.

By: J. Smalley*, Z. Li* & Q. Gu*

topics (OpenAlex): Photonic and Optical Devices; Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research; Photonic Crystals and Applications
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2018 article

Room-Temperature Continuous-Wave Operation of Organometal Halide Perovskite Lasers

Li, Z., Moon, J., Gharajeh, A., Haroldson, R., Hawkins, R., Hu, W., … Gu, Q. (2018, November 1). ACS Nano, Vol. 12, pp. 10968–10976.

By: Z. Li*, J. Moon*, A. Gharajeh*, R. Haroldson*, R. Hawkins*, W. Hu*, A. Zakhidov*, Q. Gu*

topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Optical properties and cooling technologies in crystalline materials; Solid State Laser Technologies
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2018 article

Ultrafast shifted-core coaxial nano-emitter

Gu, Q. (2018, May 31). Optics Express.

By: Q. Gu*

topics (OpenAlex): Photonic and Optical Devices; Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research; Nanowire Synthesis and Applications
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2017 article

Coupling in a dual metallo-dielectric nanolaser system

Deka, S. S., Pan, S. H., Gu, Q., Fainman, Y., & Amili, A. E. (2017, November 13). Optics Letters, Vol. 42, p. 4760.

topics (OpenAlex): Photonic and Optical Devices; Plasmonic and Surface Plasmon Research; Photonic Crystals and Applications
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2017 article

Mechanically stable conjugate and suspended lasing membranes of bridged nano-cylinders

Kodigala, A., Gu, Q., Lepetit, T., Bahari, B., & Kante, B. (2017, July 26). Optical Materials Express, Vol. 7, p. 2980.

By: A. Kodigala, Q. Gu*, T. Lepetit, B. Bahari & B. Kante

topics (OpenAlex): Mechanical and Optical Resonators; Advanced MEMS and NEMS Technologies; Photonic and Optical Devices
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

2017 article

Nanoimprinted perovskite metasurface for enhanced photoluminescence

Wang, H., Liu, S.-C., Balachandran, B., Moon, J., Haroldson, R., Li, Z., … Hu, W. (2017, November 20). Optics Express, Vol. 25, p. A1162.

topics (OpenAlex): Perovskite Materials and Applications; Conducting polymers and applications; Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Research
Source: ORCID
Added: March 3, 2026

Employment

Updated: February 14th, 2022 13:35

2022 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina, US
Associate Professor ECE, Physics

2016 - 2021

The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX, US
Assistant Professor Electrical Engineering

2014 - 2015

University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA, US
Electrical and Computer Engineering

Education

Updated: April 17th, 2016 12:27

2008 - 2014

University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA, US
PhD Electrical and Computer Engineering

2003 - 2008

University of British Columbia Vancouver, BC, CA
Bachelor of Applied Science Electrical and Computer Engineering

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