Dr Xiao Fang

Areas of expertise

• CBRN Focus Areas
• Explosives and Munitions
• Monitoring and Environmental Informatics

Background

Xiao conducted his MPhil research on laser physics and devices and his PhD research on laser holography for micro-particle measurements. He undertook postdoctoral research on ultrafast laser mass spectroscopy and laser interaction with matter;

Current activities

Dr Xiao Fang is a Senior Research Fellow and PhD supervisor in applied laser and spectroscopy.

Xiao's main research interests are: 

• Laser interaction with matter for applications in laser ignition/initiation of energetic materials
• Applied laser/optical spectroscopy in sensitive detection/analysis of trace substances including CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive).

Xiao's current activities are:

• Supervision of postgraduate research
• Research and development in laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for various applications in environmental monitoring, homeland security, forensic analysis, etc. including sensitive detection of trace heavy/toxic metals in water and soils, rapid detection/analysis of explosive materials and in-situ analysis/identification of firearm discharge residue and other forensic materials
• Research and development in the applications of molecular optical spectroscopy (including surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy techniques) for ultra-sensitive detection/analysis of bio-tissues and explosive materials
• Study of laser interaction with energetic materials and research and development in laser ignition applications
• Research and development in optical tracing of renewable materials.

Publications

• Articles in journals
• Conference papers