SEMINAR 2026
Exploring the Universe, Engineering the Future: Physics at NUAA
| Speaker | A/Prof Lyu Mengjiao and Prof Ong Yen Chin, Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, China |
| Date/Time | Monday, 4 May, 11am |
| Location | S11-02-07 Conference Room |
| Host | A/Prof Phil Chan |
Abstract
In this talk, we will introduce the Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA) College of Physics. In particular we will introduce NUAA’s research strengths and areas of expertise, while also highlighting opportunities for collaboration. The talk is aimed at early-career researchers, including graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, by showcasing academic and professional opportunities at NUAA, as we redefine the boundaries of space, science, and technology.
Leveraging NUAA’s premier legacy in astronautics and aviation, our college provides platforms and world-class facilities to translate profound scientific discoveries into next-generation aerospace applications, spanning intelligent sensing, advanced metamaterials, optical imaging, nano or fiber devices. At the same time, fundamental research such as quantum physics, gravitation and cosmology are also being pursued.
If you are passionate about merging foundational physics with cutting-edge aeronautical and astronautical application, we invite you to connect with us and discover how your research can soar at NUAA.
Biography
Lyu Mengjiao is an Associate Researcher at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (NUAA), Assistant Dean of the College of Physics at NUAA, and Leader of the Scientific Artificial Intelligence Research Team. He has long been committed to research on cutting-edge artificial intelligence algorithms and their applications in complex systems, forming a unique research paradigm centered on artificial intelligence algorithms that integrates basic science and engineering applications. His research has been applied to fields such as nuclear theory, intelligent spacecraft control, and embodied intelligence, and he has presided over a number of research projects including the National Natural Science Foundation of China.
Professor Ong Yen Chin earned his B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. from Department of Mathematics, National University of Singapore. He subsequently obtained a PhD in Astrophysics from National Taiwan University in 2014, and his PhD thesis received the Springer Theses Award. He was a Nordita Fellow at the Nordic Institute for Theoretical Physics, located in Stockholm, Sweden; as well as a visiting Riemann Fellow at the Riemann Center for Geometry and Physics, at Leibniz University Hannover, Germany. Prof. Ong was awarded the Excellent Young Scholars Fund of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Jiangsu Specially-Appointed Professorship in 2019. Listed among the top 2% most-cited scientists since 2020, his research directions include Hawking radiation, black hole thermodynamics, cosmic censorship, and aspects of quantum gravity, as well as cosmology and modified gravity theories. He is currently a professor at Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, where he serves as the vice director of the newly established Center for the Cross-disciplinary Research of Space Science and Quantum-technologies (CROSS-Q).
