Prof. Dr. Pan Pan - Anqing Normal university - China
Prof. Dr. Pan Pan is a distinguished expert in integrated optics, currently serving as a Professor at Anqing Normal University, China. His research focuses on optical waveguides, photonic integrated circuits, quantum key distribution systems, and on-chip photonic sensing for optical communications and trace gas detection. He has published over 10 academic papers as first or corresponding author and holds 6 authorized invention patents. Recognized as a “Rising Teaching Star” in Anhui Province, he has led or participated in more than 15 national and provincial research projects, contributing significantly to innovation in integrated circuits and talent development.
Author Profile
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Education
Prof. Dr. Pan Pan earned his Ph.D. in Optical Engineering from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences in 2015, one of China’s most prestigious research institutions. This academic training laid a robust foundation in optics, photonics, and integrated circuit technologies, preparing him for a career dedicated to innovation in optical communication and sensing systems. His doctoral work equipped him with a deep understanding of photonic device physics, optical waveguide design, and system-level integration, which he continues to build upon in his current research.
Academic and Professional Experience
Currently serving as a professor at Anqing Normal University in China, Prof. Pan Pan has distinguished himself as an expert in integrated optics, with a specialization in optical waveguides and photonic integrated circuits. Over the years, he has led or participated in more than 15 research projects funded by national and provincial bodies. His academic journey has included collaborations with industry and academia, enabling him to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application. He has authored more than 10 peer-reviewed academic papers as either the first or corresponding author, published in reputed journals such as Optical Materials, Applied Optics, and Chinese Physics B. These works reflect his contributions to areas such as optical couplers, variable attenuators, hybrid photonic circuits, and quantum communication systems.
Research Focus and Contributions
Prof. Pan’s research spans several cutting-edge fields, including the design and fabrication of optical waveguides, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), quantum key distribution (QKD) systems, and on-chip gas sensing technologies. His work is centered on developing advanced optical devices for secure communication, environmental monitoring, and high-performance photonic systems. Notably, his team has developed high-efficiency fiber-to-chip edge couplers, polarization-insensitive optical hybrids, and balanced pulse generation systems, significantly enhancing the performance and reliability of optical communication devices. His inventions in quantum communication, particularly chip-based and device-independent QKD systems, represent pioneering strides toward compact, secure photonic encryption technologies.
Patents and Innovation
In addition to his scholarly publications, Prof. Pan holds six authorized invention patents, three of which have been granted in the last five years. These patents include a multi-protocol compatible QKD integrated chip for high-speed encoding and a device-independent QKD system method based on chip technology both of which contribute to secure, scalable quantum communication systems. Another noteworthy patent involves itemized test equipment for evaluating non-contact characteristics, which holds cross-border protection in China and South Africa, demonstrating his research’s international relevance.
Awards and Recognition
Prof. Pan Pan has been recognized as a “Rising Teaching Star” in Anhui Province, a testament to his dual excellence in both teaching and research. His efforts in nurturing talent and promoting industrial innovation in integrated circuits have positioned him as a key figure in regional academic development. His interdisciplinary work and sustained contributions to integrated optics and photonic systems continue to influence academic research and practical applications alike, making him a significant contributor to China’s growing photonics industry.
Notable Publication
1️⃣High-efficiency and high-tolerance fiber-to-chip edge coupler based on tilted periodically segmented waveguides, Optical Materials (2025)
2️⃣Near-infrared high-precision CH₄ and H₂O sensor based on laser temperature variation and gas concentration averaging method, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical (2025)
3️⃣ Multivariate-coupled-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy with Chebyshev rational fractional-order filtering algorithm for trace CH₄ detection, Photoacoustics (2025), Citations: 2