Dr Liyang Yue is a lecturer in laser material processing at the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering, Bangor University. He received his BSc degree in Electromechanical Engineering from the South China University of Technology, P.R. China in 2008 and MSc degree in Advanced Manufacturing System from the University of Liverpool, UK in 2009. In 2013, he was awarded a Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Manchester, UK. He joined Bangor University as the Sêr Cymru National Research Network (NRN) early-career research fellow to carry out a project about 3D printing of functional metamaterials in 2015. He was shortlisted for the 2017 Royal Society Newton Prize and awarded a lectureship at the school in 2018. His research interests are in the areas of laser material processing, micro 3D printing, and near-field optics.  

• Professional: Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PgCertHE)
  2018–2020
• PhD
  University of Manchester, 2009–2013
• MSc
  University of Liverpool, 2008–2009
• BSc
  South China University of Technology, 2004–2008

2024

• E-pub ahead of printDetection of picometer scale vibration based on the microsphere near-field probe
  Yao, L., Lu, Y., Yue, L., Wang, Y., Cong, Z., Sun, Y., Dong, T., Jiang, C. & Wang, Z., 1 Jan 2025, In: Measurement. 242, Part A, 115892.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedFlexible Micro-Nano Fiber Sensors for Tactile Sensing
  Wang, Y., Jiang, C., Dong, T., Liu, X., Chen, P., yu, X., Yue, L. & Wang, Z., 15 Feb 2024, In: IEEE Sensors Journal. 24, 4, p. 4458-4463 6 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• E-pub ahead of printOptimized Wide-Angle Metamaterial Edge Filters: Enhanced Performance with Multi-Layer Designs and Anti-Reflection Coatings
  Wu, B., Monks, J. N., Yue, L., Hurst, A. & Wang, Z., 10 May 2025, In: Photonics. 11, 5, 446.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedSuperNANO: Enabling Nanoscale Laser Anti-Counterfeiting Marking and Precision Cutting with Super-Resolution Imaging
  Chen, Y., Yan, B., Yue, L., Baxter, C. & Wang, Z., 5 Sept 2024, In: Photonics. 11, 846.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedSuperlens-Assisted laser nanostructuring of Long Period optical fiber Gratings (LPGs) for enhanced refractive index sensing
  Chen, Y., Yue, L., Yang, X., Baxter, C. & Wang, Z., 1 Sept 2024, In: Optics and Laser Technology. 176, 111001.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2023

• PublishedCombined single/dual fiber optical trapping for flexible particle manipulation
  Gao, B., Zhong, H., Yan, B., Yue, L., Dang, Y., Chen, P., Jiang, C. & Wang, Z., 1 Feb 2023, In: Optics and Lasers in Engineering. 161, 107373.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPhotonic Hook Initiated Using an Air–Liquid Interface
  Yue, L., Yan, B., Wang, Z., Minin, O. & Minin, I., 23 Oct 2023, In: Photonics. 10, 1175.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

• PublishedA New Method for Micro Fresnel Zone Plates Lens Design and Low-cost Fabrication by Laser Direct Writing
  Chen, Y., Wang, Z., Wu, B., Yan, B., Yue, L. & Joya, Y., 22 Oct 2022, Frontiers in Optics + Laser Science 2022. Optica Publishing Group
  Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
• PublishedMeasurement microscale vibration information with living biological probes
  Chen, Z., Jiang, C., Yan, B., Yue, L. & Chen, P., 15 Apr 2022, In: Optics Communications. 509, p. 127823
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedNear-Field Light-Bending Photonic Switch: Physics of Switching Based on Three-Dimensional Poynting Vector Analysis
  Yue, L., Wang, Z., Yan, B., Xie, Y., Geints, Y. E., Minin, O. & Minin, I., 4 Mar 2022, In: Photonics. 9, 3, 154.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2021

• PublishedUltrafast femtosecond laser micro-marking of single-crystal natural diamond by two-lens focusing system
  Joya, Y., Yan, B., James, K., Yue, L., Middleburgh, S. & Wang, J., Mar 2021, In: Materials Today Communications. 26, 7 p., 101800.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedWavelength-Scale Photonic Space Switch Proof-Of-Concept Based on Photonic Hook Effect
  Optics, V. E. Z. I. O., Minin, O., Yue, L. & Minin, I., 1 Sept 2021, In: Annalen der Physik. 533, 9, 2100192.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2020

• PublishedElectromagnetic properties of pyramids from positions of photonics
  Minin, I., Minin, O. & Yue, L., 13 Feb 2020, In: Russian Physics Journal. 62, 10, p. 1763-1769 10.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedSuper-Enhancement Focusing of Teflon Spheres
  Yue, L., Wang, J., Yan, B., Monks, J., Joya, Y., Dhama, R., Minin, O. & Minin, I., 9 Oct 2020, In: Annalen der Physik. 532, 10, 2000373.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedSuperlensing Plano-Convex-Microsphere(PCM) lens for direct laser nano marking and beyond
  Yan, B., Yue, L., Monks, J., Yang, X., Xiong, D., Jiang, C. & Wang, J., 1 Mar 2020, In: Optics Letters. 45, 5, p. 1168-1171
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2019

• PublishedExperimental observation of a photonic hook
  Minin, I. V., Minin, O. V., Katyba, G. M., Chernomyrdin, N. V., Kurlov, V. N., Zaytsev, K. I., Yue, L., Wang, Z. & Christodoulides, D. N., 21 Jan 2019, In: Applied Physics Letters. 114, 3, 5 p., 031105 .
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedFull three-dimensional Poynting vector flow analysis of great field-intensity enhancement in specifically sized spherical-particles
  Yue, L., Yan, B., Monks, J., Dhama, R., Jiang, C., Minin, O., Minin, I. & Wang, Z., 27 Dec 2019, In: Scientific Reports. 9, 1, p. 1-8 8 p., 20224.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedHigh order Fano resonances and giant magnetic fields in dielectric microspheres
  Wang, J., Luk'yanchuk, B., Yue, L., Yan, B., Monks, J., Dhama, R., Minin, O., Minin, I., Huang, S. & Fedyanin, A., 30 Dec 2019, In: Scientific Reports. 9, 1, 20293.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2018

• PublishedA millimetre-wave cuboid solid immersion lens with intensity-enhanced amplitude mask apodization
  Yue, L., Yan, B., Monks, J., Dhama, R., Wang, Z., Minin, O. & Minin, I., Jun 2018, In: Journal of Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves. 39, 6, p. 546-552
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedA wide-angle shift-free metamaterial filter design for anti-laser striking application
  Monks, J., Yue, L., Yan, B., Aldred, B., Hurst, A. & Wang, Z., 15 Dec 2018, In: Optics Communications. 429, p. 53-59 7 p.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedBroadening the absorption bandwidth of metamaterial absorber by coupling three dipole resonances
  Vu, D. Q., Le, D. H., Dinh, H. T., Trinh, T. G., Yue, L., Le, D. T. & Vu, D. L., 1 Mar 2018, In: Physica B: Condensed Matter. 532, p. 90-94
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedIntensity‐Enhanced Apodization Effect on an Axially Illuminated Circular‐Column Particle‐Lens
  Yue, L., Yan, B., Monks, J., Dhama, R., Wang, Z., Minin, O. & Minin, I., Feb 2018, In: Annalen der Physik. 530, 2, 4 p., 1700384.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPhotonic Jet by a Near‐Unity‐Refractive‐Index Sphere on a Dielectric Substrate with High Index Contrast
  Yue, L., Yan, B., Monks, J., Dhama, R., Wang, Z., Minin, O. & Minin, I., Jun 2018, In: Annalen der Physik. 530, 6, 6 p., 1800032.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPhotonic hook: a new curved light beam
  Yue, L., Minin, O., Wang, Z., Monks, J., Shalin, A. & Minin, I., 15 Feb 2018, In: Optics Letters. 43, 4, p. 771-774
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2017

• PublishedEffects of down-conversion CeO2: Eu3+ nanophosphors in perovskite solar cells
  Chen, W., Luo, Q., Zhang, C., Shi, J., Deng, X., Yue, L., Wang, Z., Chen, X. & Huang, S., Aug 2017, In: Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Electronics. 28, 15, p. 11346
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedEfficient perovskite solar cells by combination use of Au nanoparticles and insulating metal oxide
  Zhang, C., Luo, Q., Shi, J., Yue, L., Wang, Z., Chen, X. & Huang, S., 2017, In: Nanoscale. 9, 8, p. 2852-2864
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedLarge-area formation of microsphere arrays using laser surface texturing technology
  Yue, L., Monks, J., Yan, B. & Wang, Z., May 2017, In: Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing. 123, 318.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedProduction of photonic nanojets by using pupil-masked 3D dielectric cuboid
  Yue, L., Yan, B., Monks, J., Wang, Z., Nguyen, T. T., Vu, D., Minin, O. & Minin, I., 2017, In: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. 50, 175102.
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedSuperlensing microscope objective lens
  Yan, B., Wang, Z., Parker, A., Lai, Y., Prabhakar, J. T., Yue, L. & Monks, J., 7 Apr 2017, In: Applied Optics. 56, 11, p. 3142
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2016

• PublishedEngineering near-field focusing of a microsphere lens with pupil masks
  Yan, B., Yue, L. & Wang, Z., Jul 2016, In: Optics Communications. 370, p. 140
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedPhotonic nanojet of cylindrical metalens assembled by hexagonally arranged nanofibers for breaking the diffraction limit
  Yue, L., Yan, B. & Wang, Z., 16 Mar 2016, In: Optics Letters. 41, 7, p. 1336-1339
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2015

• PublishedLight absorption in perovskite solar cell: Fundamentals and plasmonic enhancement of infrared band absorption
  Yue, L., Wang, Z., Yue, L. Y., Yan, B., Attridge, M. & Wang, Z. B., 18 Dec 2015, In: Solar Energy. 124, p. 143-152
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2013

• PublishedModeling and simulation of laser cleaning of tapered micro-slots with different temporal pulses
  Yue, L., Wang, Z. & Li, L., Feb 2013, In: Optics and Laser Technology. 45, p. 533-539
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2012

• PublishedAxial laser beam cleaning of tiny particles on narrow slot sidewalls
  Yue, L., Wang, Z., Guo, W. & Li, L., 24 Aug 2012, In: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. 45, 36, p. 365106
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMaterial morphological characteristics in laser ablation of alpha case from titanium alloy
  Yue, L., Wang, Z. & Li, L., 1 Aug 2012, In: Applied Surface Science. 258, 20, p. 8065-8071
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
• PublishedMultiphysics modelling and simulation of dry laser cleaning of micro-slots with particle contaminants
  Yue, L., Wang, Z. & Li, L., 12 Mar 2012, In: Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. 45, 13, p. 135401
  Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

2022

• BU-IIA Funded Project: Developing a Bangor 3D Laser Marking System

  In this project, two current-driven liquid crystal lenses (Optotune EL-10-42-OF) will be added to the current two nanosecond fibre laser modules (wavelengths: 1064 nm and 532 nm) at Bangor Dean Street to realise the tunable laser focuses in the depth direction (z-axis). The advanced Bangor 3D laser making systems can participate in many innovation activities and research projects in North Wales relating to the local business growth, communication network/infrastructure building, and rejuvenation of nuclear facilities.

  Funding awarded through the Bangor University Innovation and Impact Award (Research Wales Innovation Funding). Value = £9985

  1 Apr 2022 – 31 Mar 2023

  Activity: Other (Contributor)

2017

• Laser Engraving

  Using a laser engraving equipment and a software to show the visitors the process of the laser engraving. The marking process will be recorded through a video camera and shown on a computer monitor, so the visitors will be able to watch the whole marking process.

  11 Aug 2017 – 12 Aug 2017

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar (Contributor)
• Bangor Science Festival 2017

  Popular laser marking session, with more than 200 key tags marked with visitor's name on it and distributed as free-gift

  11 Mar 2017

  Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement (Contributor)

• 3D printing of light-bending photonic switches functioning in optical and terahertz bands (COVID-19-related)

  01/12/2020 – 26/12/2024 (Active)

• Laser cleaning of photonic components

  01/06/2019 – 01/08/2022 (Finished)

• 3D Printing of Functional Photonic and Teraherz Metamaterials

  01/12/2015 – 31/05/2017 (Finished)