Tongtong Zhu

Papers

Total Citations

179

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About

Tongtong Zhu is a leading researcher in nanophotonics and metamaterials, with a primary focus on optical manipulation and light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. Their most cited work, "Optical manipulation with metamaterial structures" (2022, 179 citations), represents a breakthrough in the field by demonstrating how engineered metamaterial surfaces can replace bulky conventional optical tweezers. This work addresses a critical limitation in traditional refractive optics-based manipulation tools, which require complex auxiliary elements to shape light. Zhu's approach leverages the unique electromagnetic properties of metamaterials to create compact, efficient optical traps, significantly advancing the practicality of optical manipulation for biological and applied physics applications. Their contributions have opened new pathways for integrating optical tweezers into lab-on-a-chip devices and nanoscale assembly systems. With a citation impact that continues to grow, Zhu's research bridges fundamental physics and practical device engineering, making them a key figure in the development of next-generation photonic tools for precise particle control and manipulation.