Summary
Prof. Dr. Shan Mao is a distinguished expert in Modern Optical System Design, currently serving as an Associate Professor at the School of Physics, Northwestern Polytechnical University. With a Ph.D. in Optical Engineering and extensive experience in research and teaching, she has made significant contributions to diffractive optics and novel imaging technologies.
Education
- Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology (2014–2018)
- B.E. in Optoelectronic Information Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology (2010–2014)
Professional Experience
- Associate Professor, Northwestern Polytechnical University (2020–Present)
- Postdoctoral Researcher, Physics, Northwestern Polytechnical University (2018–2020)
Research Interests
- Modern Optical System Design
- Diffractive Optics
- Novel Imaging Principles and Technologies
Awards & Honors
- 2023 NPU “Soaring Star” Talent Program
- 2019 Excellent Ph.D. Dissertation Award of Jilin Province
- 2017 Wang Daheng Optics Award (Student Category)
- 2020 Xi’an Youth Talent Support Program
Achievements
- Led 10+ national/provincial-level research projects including NSFC, CAS, and Aerospace Funds
- Winner of over 30 student-guided national innovation competition awards
- 2023 NPU Teaching Achievement Award (2nd Prize, Lead)
- Outstanding Instructor titles in national and regional contests
- Gold & Special Prize in provincial innovation and entrepreneurship competitions