Prof. Dr. Tao Wu | Plasma | Best Researcher Award

Prof. Dr. Tao Wu | Plasma | Professor at Wuhan University of Technology | China

Prof. Dr. Tao Wu is a distinguished physicist and academic leader in the field of optical information engineering and laser-produced plasma physics, currently serving at the School of Optical Information and Energy Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, China. He earned his Doctorate in Optical and Plasma Physics from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology, where he established a strong foundation in plasma diagnostics, laser spectroscopy, and optical materials. Prof. Dr. Tao Wu has made exceptional contributions to extreme ultraviolet (EUV) light sources, nanosecond laser-matter interactions, and photonics-based energy systems, combining theoretical, experimental, and computational approaches. With 45 authored documents, 374 citations, and an h-index of 10, his research has gained significant international recognition. His notable career includes an invited research position at the University College Dublin (Ireland), where he collaborated on advanced optical systems and data-driven modeling of plasma dynamics. His professional experience spans over two decades of active involvement in academic research, supervision, and collaborative scientific development, integrating plasma physics with materials science and applied photonics. Prof. Dr. Tao Wu’s research interests encompass laser-produced plasmas, short-wavelength radiation sources, debris mitigation techniques, and deep learning-based modeling of physical fields, with a focus on applications in semiconductor lithography and renewable energy technologies. His technical expertise includes spectroscopic diagnostics, computational modeling, plasma generation techniques, and optical characterization tools, supported by strong proficiency in analytical simulation and experimental laser instrumentation. In recognition of his scholarly excellence, he has been supported by prestigious funding initiatives such as the Guangdong Major Project of Basic and Applied Basic Research, and has actively participated in multiple international scientific exchanges. Prof. Dr. Tao Wu has received several academic distinctions for his outstanding research and contributions to the optical and plasma science community. His scientific achievements reflect a deep commitment to advancing plasma-based light sources, sustainable photonic innovations, and global research collaboration. Through his leadership, mentorship, and sustained contributions to the scientific community, Prof. Dr. Tao Wu continues to play a vital role in shaping the future of optical energy systems and plasma-driven technologies, fostering innovation that bridges fundamental physics with real-world industrial applications.

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Featured Publications

1. Wu, T. (2025). Investigation of debris mitigation in droplet-based terbium plasma sources produced by laser ablation under varying buffer gas pressures. Photonics. — Cited by 8

2. Wu, T. (2025). Deep learning-based spatiotemporal sequence forecasting of physical fields in tin droplet laser-produced plasma. Plasma Science and Technology.— Cited by 12

3. Wu, T. (2023). Study of the 6.x nm short wavelength radiation spectra of laser-produced erbium plasmas for BEUV lithography. Plasma Science and Technology. Cited by 21

4. Wu, T. (2021). An apparent gas permeability model for real gas flow in fractured porous media with roughened surfaces. Polymers. Cited by 33

5. Wu, T. (2020). Investigation of extreme ultraviolet spectra from highly charged holmium ions in 1 μm laser-produced plasmas. Journal of Physics B: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics.  Cited by 42

6. Wu, T. (2020). A study on soft x-ray spectra from pulsed 1 μm Nd:YAG laser-induced ytterbium plasmas. Plasma Science and Technology.  Cited by 38

7. Wu, T. (2019). Spectral and plasma dynamics of tin droplet targets irradiated by high-intensity laser pulses for EUV lithography applications. Applied Physics A.  Cited by 44