FLEET AI A/Prof Yuerui (Larry) Lu (ANU)
Congratulations to Prof Yuerui Larry Lu (ANU), receiving the 2023 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year—recognising his work in interlayer exciton pairs, paving the way for faster, more energy-efficient future electronics.
Professor Lu was recognised for discovering interlayer exciton pairs, which can help to unravel the phenomenon of superfluidity. This discovery is paving the way for new electronic devices which are more energy efficient and faster.
He also made the world’s thinnest micro-lens, only 1/2000th the thickness of a human hair. This can be used to make lightweight optical systems, opening possibilities for space exploration, medical imaging, environmental monitoring and food safety.
He has made a significant contribution to educating and developing the next generation of nanoscience and nanotechnology researchers.
At the Australian National University Prof Lu leads the Nano-Electro-Mechanical System (NEMS) Lab. His research interests include MEMS/NEMS sensors and actuators, nano-manufacturing technologies, renewable energy harvesting, biomedical novel devices, 2D materials and devices.
Within FLEET, A/Prof Yuerui (Larry) Lu is an Associate Scientific Investigator.