professor, Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, China
Dr. Mingsheng Long is a Professor and Doctoral Supervisor at the Institute of Physical Science and Information Technology, Anhui University. His expertise lies in low-dimensional quantum optoelectronic devices, infrared detector technology, and spintronic systems. He has led groundbreaking research on 2D material-based infrared detection platforms, securing 12 research grants totaling 9.8 million CNY. Before joining Anhui University, he was an Assistant Researcher at the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, CAS, where he pioneered black arsenic-phosphor mid-IR detectors. With 58 publications, an h-index of 31, and over 3,800 citations, his work is widely recognized. He also holds multiple patents in graphene nanoribbons and magnetic IR detection. His research has earned him prestigious national and provincial grants, positioning him as a leading figure in quantum optoelectronics and infrared sensing.
Profile
scholar
Education
Dr. Mingsheng Long completed his Ph.D. in Physics at Nanjing University (2014-2017) under Prof. Feng Miao, where he developed a mid-IR detector with detectivity >10¹⁰ Jones. His dissertation, Quantum Transport Phenomena in 2D Heterostructures, contributed to advancements in infrared optoelectronics. He earned his M.S. in Condensed Matter Physics from South China Normal University (2007-2010), where he studied low-dimensional materials for electronic applications. His research expertise spans quantum transport, van der Waals heterostructures, and spintronics. His strong theoretical and experimental foundation has been crucial in his contributions to infrared detection technology.
Experience
Dr. Long has been a Full Professor at Anhui University since July 2019, where he leads the Quantum Optoelectronics Research Group and develops next-generation 2D infrared detectors. Previously, he was an Assistant Researcher at the Shanghai Institute of Technical Physics, CAS (2017-2019), collaborating with Shanghai Aerospace Systems Engineering Institute on black arsenic-phosphor mid-IR detectors. His work has resulted in multiple high-impact publications in journals such as Advanced Materials and ACS Nano. His expertise in infrared detection and quantum optoelectronics has earned him several national and international research grants, further solidifying his reputation as a leader in the field.
Awards & Honors
Anhui Leading Talent Program Award (2020-2025) 🏆 National Natural Science Foundation of China Grant (2019, 2023) 📜 Best Paper Award – Advanced Materials (2022) 🏅 Shanghai STCSM Innovation Grant (2018-2021) 💡 Highly Cited Researcher – Clarivate Analytics (2021, 2023) 📖 Outstanding Young Scholar Award – Anhui University (2020) 🎓 Editorial Board Member – Frontiers in Materials (Nanoelectronics Section) 📝 Invited Speaker – International Workshop on 2D Materials (2024) 🎤
Research Focus
Dr. Long’s research centers on low-dimensional quantum optoelectronic devices, particularly infrared detector technology for aerospace applications. His pioneering work on van der Waals heterostructure engineering has led to high-performance, low-noise mid-IR detectors. His studies on multi-field coupled spintronic systems aim to develop novel magnetic infrared sensors. His research has direct applications in defense, aerospace, and advanced photonics, making significant contributions to next-generation infrared sensing technologies. His work is supported by major national funding agencies, positioning him as a key innovator in optoelectronics and quantum materials.
Publications
- Long, M. et al., Adv. Mater. 2022, 34, 2203283 (VIP Paper)
- Long, M. et al., Adv. Funct. Mater. 2022, 2204230 (Cover Feature)
- Long, M. et al., Adv. Sci. 2025, 2413844 (Accepted)
- Long, M. et al., ACS Nano 2019, 13, 2511 (Cited 320+)
- Long, M. et al., Sci. Adv. 2017, 3, e1700589 (ESI Highly Cited)
Conclusion
Dr. Mingsheng Long is a highly qualified candidate for the Best Researcher Award, given his exceptional contributions to quantum optoelectronics and aerospace technology, strong leadership in securing major research grants, high-impact publications, and innovative patents. Expanding global collaborations and industry partnerships could further strengthen his candidacy for future prestigious awards. 🚀