Prof. QINGYOU LU | CONDENSE MATTER Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof. QINGYOU LU ,University of Science and Technology of China , China

🌟 Qingyou Lu (陆轻铀), born on March 22, 1969, in Changchun, Jilin Province, is a distinguished physicist specializing in condensed matter physics. With a B.S. (with High Honors) and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin, his groundbreaking dissertation focused on magnetic force microscopy of colossal magneto-resistive materials and superconductors. Lu has held significant roles, including Senior Engineer at Cypress Semiconductor and Professor of Physics at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and the High Magnetic Field Laboratory of CAS. His accolades include being Chief Scientist of the National Key R&D Program (2017-2022, 2023-2028), Chair Professor at USTC, and multiple awards for scientific achievements, highlighting his substantial contributions to the field of physics. 🌟

🎓 Education

• B.S. in Physics (with High Honors): University of Texas at Austin (February 1993 – December 1995)
• Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics (with University Fellowship): University of Texas at Austin (January 1996 – July 2000)
  • Ph.D. Dissertation Title: MAGNETIC FORCE MICROSCOPY OF COLOSSAL MAGNETO-RESISTIVE MATERIALS AND SUPERCONDUCTORS

💼 Work Experience

• Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, Project Leader: Cypress Semiconductor Inc., Bloomington, Minnesota, U.S.A. (September 2000 – April 2005)
• Professor of Physics: University of Science and Technology of China, Hefei, Anhui, P.R. China (June 2005 – Present)
• Professor of Physics (Double hire): High Magnetic Field Laboratory of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), Hefei, Anhui, P.R. China (May 2008 – Present)

🏆 Awards and Honors

• 2023: Chief Scientist of National Key R&D Program (2023-2028 term)
• 2022: Chair Professor of University of Science & Technology of China
• 2021: Government Subsidies from Anhui Province
• 2020: The Extra Prize for Science & Technology Achievement of Anhui Province
• 2018: Associate Editor of Review of Scientific Instruments
• 2017: Chief Scientist of National Key R&D Program (2017-2022 term)
• 2017: Outstanding Science and Technology Achievement Prize of CAS
• 2010: Winner of CAS Core Talents for Key Technologies
• 2005: Winner of Education Ministry’s New Century Excellent Talents