Join us!

We welcome self-driven and curious young scientists and engineers to join our team and drive advancements in device engineering and material exploration for semiconductor technologies. Our group, along with the colleges and departments of University of Central Florida (UCF), offers opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration to help the next generation researchers grow.

Prospective PhD students who are interested in joining my group are welcome to apply to the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department at UCF for admission in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Please mention our group when submitting your application materials.

We particularly welcome applicants with strong foundations in one or more of the following areas to apply:

• Material Science, Solid-State and Quantum Physics
• Electronic and Optoelectronic Devices, Optics and Photonics
• Micro/Nano-Fabrication, Alloy, Metallic, or Ceramic Materials Processing

Motivated Master and undergraduate students, especially in engineering, chemistry, and physics, with a strong interest in learning optics, nanophotonics, spectroscopic techniques, 2D materials, and applied physics are encouraged to apply.

If you are interested in joining our group and would like to chat, please reach out at haonan.ling@ucf.edu.