Chiral Optoelectronics Group

Dr. Li Wan

Chiral, circularly polarized light—characterized by its rotating electromagnetic field that defines its left- or right-handedness—is revolutionizing advanced photonic and optoelectronic applications through its unique wave polarization and embedded optical information. Generating such intrinsic chiral emission necessitates symmetry-breaking within the light-emitting system.

Organic semiconductors have seen extensive development in recent years, achieving remarkable performance that has propelled them toward large-scale production and commercialization in devices like organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs). However, their chiroptical functionalities—engineering these materials to sense or directly generate circularly polarized light—remain largely unexplored.

The Chiral Optoelectronics Group led by Dr. Wan aims to bridge this gap by focusing explicitly on creating novel chiral materials based on organic semiconductors. By integrating chemical synthesis, advanced spectroscopic characterization, and device realization, the group seeks to pioneer innovative research in chirality science and optoelectronic devices.