Prof. Chih-Yi Liu received his Ph.D. in Physics from National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, in 2001. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Tunghai University, Taichung, Taiwan. He has served as the principal investigator for multiple research projects funded by the National Science and Technology Council of Taiwan. Over the course of his academic career, He has been granted five patents and has published more than 50 SCI-indexed journal articles. His primary research focuses on the fabrication of nanotemplates, particularly anodic aluminum oxide films, for applications in diverse nanocomposite systems. His broader research interests include plasmonics, Raman scattering, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), biological sensing, and gas sensing based on engineered nanostructures.

The Nano-Optoelectronics Laboratory, led by Prof. Chih-Yi Liu, focuses on the design and fabrication of advanced nanostructures for a wide range of applications. Our primary research centers on the development of nanotemplates, particularly anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) films, which serve as versatile platforms for constructing diverse nanocomposite systems.

The laboratory’s broader research encompasses the application of engineered nanostructures in areas such as plasmonics, Raman scattering, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), biological sensing, and gas detection. By integrating materials design, nanofabrication, and optical characterization, the lab aims to advance both fundamental understanding and practical applications of nanostructured materials in photonics, sensing, and analytical technologies.