Dr. Ching‑Lien Hsiao is Associate Professor (Docent) in Thin‑Film Physics Division at the Department of Physics, Chemistry and Biology (IFM), Linköping University (LiU). His research focuses on electronic‑grade nitride semiconductors produced by magnetron sputter epitaxy (MSE), with applications in electronics, optoelectronics and chiroptical components.
Since joining LiU in 2009, Dr. Hsiao has worked as postdoctoral researcher, assistant professor, principal research engineer and senior lecturer. He investigates nanostructure formation mechanisms and develops advanced optical elements using nanostructures created by MSE and glancing‑angle deposition. His research is supported by major Swedish funding bodies, including the Swedish Research Council, Swedish Energy Agency, Olle Engkvists Stiftelse, Carl Tryggers Stiftelse, STINT, WISE, and LiU. He has authored more than 110 peer‑reviewed scientific publications.
Research Highlights
- Electronic‑grade nitride semiconducting materials: Development of high‑quality III-nitride, ferroelectric nitride, and transition metal nitride semiconductors via MSE.
- Nanostructure formation mechanisms: Insights into growth dynamics and defect evolution in III‑nitrides.
- Optical elements from nanostructures: Tailoring anisotropy, chirality and optical response using MSE‑grown materials.
- Oxide semiconductor contributions: Co‑author of recent work on ultrawide bandgap Ga₂O₃-based MOSFET and HEMT structures for high‑power applications.
- Extensive scientific output: More than 110 peer‑reviewed publications across thin‑film physics and semiconductor materials.
