Shuming Wang

Ministry of Education of the People's Republic of China

Papers

Total Citations

672

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About

Shuming Wang is a leading figure in nanophotonics and meta-optics, whose work has fundamentally reshaped how light can be controlled at the nanoscale. His most celebrated contribution is the development of the achromatic metalens array for full-colour light-field imaging, a breakthrough that overcomes the longstanding chromatic aberration problem in flat lenses. This 2019 paper has garnered over 660 citations, reflecting its profound impact on imaging technology and the broader metasurface community. Wang’s research also explores the frontiers of optical manipulation, as seen in his recent work on harnessing optical forces with advanced nanophotonic structures. By integrating principles of non-contact mechanical control with light-matter interactions, he is pioneering next-generation optical tweezers and manipulation systems. His achievements not only advance fundamental photonics but also open practical pathways for compact, high-performance imaging and sensing devices. For students and researchers, Wang’s work exemplifies how elegant physics can drive transformative technologies—from full-colour metalenses to versatile optical trapping—making him a key figure to follow in modern nanophotonics.