Ⅲ-Ⅴ semiconductors are compound semiconductor materials formed by combining group-Ⅲ and group-V elements. With properties such as direct bandgap

high electron mobility

good homogeneity of large-size crystals and good lattice matching

they are widely used in micro- and opto-electronics

integrated circuits

laser communications

etc.

and promise great potentials. Our Light People is someone who has long been engaged in the research of Ⅲ-Ⅴ semiconductor materials

structures and devices. She is Prof. Lan Fu from the Australian National University (ANU).

As an outstanding student of Prof. Chennupati Jagadish

President of the Australian Academy of Sciences

Prof. Fu is not only a leading researcher in her field

but also a scientist with an independent spirit. She is currently the Head of the Department of Electronic Materials Engineering

Research School of Physics

The Australian National University

where she leads a team in the research of Ⅲ-Ⅴ semiconductors.

A sincere and humble person

Prof. Fu focuses on nurturing professional attitude

critical thinking and problem solving skills in her students. In addition

she is actively involved in various professional activities

which allows her to integrate research and practice. She believes that integrity

passion

curiosity and perseverance are the key characters of a good scientific researcher and encourages her students to avoid being arrogant or rush but concentrate on good rigorous work.

For this issue of Light People

we will learn about Professor Lan Fu's unique charisma as an academic and her fascinating life philosophy.