The Asian Scientist 100
Yao Wang
Institution
University of Hong Kong
Country
Hong Kong
Field
Physics
The 2021 Nishina Asia Award was given to Yao for his exceptional contributions to valleytronics in two-dimensional semiconductors and van der Waals heterostructures.
(Photo: University of Hong Kong)
AWARDS
- 2021 Nishina Asia Award
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