Assoc. Prof. Dr. Qiang Liu | Communication Devices | Research Excellence Award

Qiang Liu is an accomplished researcher in intelligent assisted design of optical devices and multifunctional integrated optical systems, combining advanced algorithms such as the adjoint method and direct binary search to achieve low-loss, compact, and high-performance photonic components. His research advances AI-driven design methodologies for waveguide crossings, mode converters, logic gates, and quantum communication applications, including security analysis against Trojan horse attacks. He has contributed extensively to peer-reviewed journals and national research projects, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary expertise in optics and computer science. According to Scopus and Google Scholar metrics, his work has achieved 76 citations across 18 documents, with an h-index of 4, reflecting consistent and growing research impact.