The Asian Scientist 100
Ping Xu
Institution
National University of Defense Technology
Country
China
Field
Physics
Xu was a recipient of the 2024 Tan Kah Kee Science Award in technological sciences for her research on lithium niobate photonic quantum chips.
(Photo: Tan Kah Kee Science Award Foundation)
AWARDS
- 2024 Tan Kah Kee Science Award
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