Yuchen Gu

Terahertz Sensing Based on the Nonlinear Electrodynamics of the Two-Dimensional Correlated Topological Semimetal TaIrTe₄ [Paper] [Full Text]

  • Published in Nature Electronics (Vol. 8, 578–586, 2025): demonstrates a new class of THz photodetector leveraging the nonlinear Hall effect in a 2D topological semimetal
  • Achieves room-temperature broadband THz detection with 0.3 A/W responsivity and picosecond response — competitive with cryogenic bolometers in sensitivity while operating orders of magnitude faster
Near-field antenna measurement setup

A Near-Field Super-Resolution Network for Accelerating Antenna Characterization [Paper]

  • Deep learning meets antenna testing: achieve full-resolution measurements from sparse samples
  • Cut measurement time by 10x while maintaining accuracy for antenna characterization
Split ring resonator array for skin sensing

Dual Mode Split Ring Resonator Sensing and Hyperthermia Array for Skin [Paper]

  • One device, two functions: detect skin abnormalities and deliver targeted microwave therapy
  • The compact resonator array enables non-invasive cancer sensing and localized hyperthermia treatment
3D bio-printed skin phantom with microfluidic channels

3D Bio-printed, Perfusion-Ready Skin Phantoms at Microwave Frequencies [Paper]

  • Lab-grown skin replicas with embedded blood vessel networks for realistic microwave testing
  • First perfusion-capable phantoms that mimic both electrical and biological properties of living tissue at microwave frequencies
Surgical operating room

Fully Printable, Folded, High Frequency Chipless RFID Tag for Surgical Tracking and Detection [Paper]

  • The first multilayer, foldable chipless RFID tag design that works in the high frequency (HF) range
  • A promising solution to streamline the workflow for retained surgical item (RSI) detections
Smart traffic control system

Mature RFID technology could drive fledgling smart cities [Press Release]

  • A smart traffic control system using RFID tag and V2X protocol for communications between vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and traffic lights
  • This system enables more efficient traffic control alleviating congestion in big cities as well as improving commuters' safety