International Journal of Instrumentation Science

International Journal of Instrumentation Science is a peer-reviewed journal dealing with innovative instrument design and applications in chemistry, physics biotechnology and environmental science. Particular attention is given to state-of-the-art developments and their rapid communication to the scientific community.

Hongbin Yu

Editorial Board Member of International Journal of Instrumentation Science

Research Scientist, National University of Singapore, Singapore

Research Areas

MEMS/NEMS, Optofluidics, Nanophotonics

Education

2002-2005DoctorEngineering, Department of optoelectronic engineering, HUST, Wuhan, China
1999-2002MasterEngineering, Department of electronic science and technology, HUST, Wuhan, China
1995-1999BachelorEngineering, Department of mechanical engineering, Hankou branch campus of HUST (Huazgong University of Science & Technology), Wuhan, China

Experience

2009-presentSenior Research Fellow, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NUS, Singapore
2006-2009 Research Fellow, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NUS, Singapore
2005-2006 Lecturer, Department of optoelectronic engineering, HUST, Wuhan, China

Publications: Journals

[1]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, S. K. Sinha, Y. Leong, F. S. Chau. Characterization and reduction of MEMS sidewall friction using novel microtribometer and localized lubrication method. J. Microelectromech. Syst. Accepted
[2]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, X. Chew, S. K. Sinha, F. S. Chau. Nanotribometer integrating nanooptical displacement sensing mechanism. J. Micromech. Microeng. 21 (2011).
[3]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau, S. K. Sinha. Tunable electromagnetically-actuated liquid-filled lens. Sensors and Actuators A. 167 (2011)
[4]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau, H. M. Leung. Soft lithography replication based on PDMS partial curing. Microsystem Technologies. 17 (2011)
[5]  S. Wang, Hongbin Yu, F. S. Chau. A Miniaturized Lamellar Grating Based Fourier Transform Spectrometer With Electrostatic Actuation. IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL. 10 (2010).
[6]  X. Chew, G. Zhou, Hongbin Yu, F. S. Chau etal. An in-plane nano-mechanics approach to achieve reversible resonance control of photonic crystal nanocavities. Optics Express. 18 (2010).
[7]  J. Kang, Hongbin Yu, H. Chen. Liquid tunable lens integrated with a rotational symmetric surface for long depth of focus. Applied Optics. 49 (2010).
[8]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, S. K. Sinha, F. S. Chau. Scanning grating based in-plane movement sensing. J. Micromech. Microeng. 20 (2010).
[9]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau, H. M. Leung. Tunable liquid-filled lens integrated with aspherical surface for spherical aberration compensation. Optics Express. 18 (2010).
[10]  H. M. Leung, G. Zhou, Hongbin. Yu, F. S. Chau1 and A. S. Kumar. Diamond turning and soft lithography processes for liquid tunable lenses. J. Micromech. Microeng., 20 (2010).
[11]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau and S. Wang. Lens integrated with self-aligned variable aperture using pneumatic actuation method. Sensors and Actuators A. 159 (2010).
[12]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau and F. Lee. Fabrication and characterization of PDMS-based microlens based on elastomeric molding technology. Optics Letters. 34 (2009).
[13]  H. M. Leung, G. Zhou, Hongbin Yu, F. S. Chau and A. S. Kuma. Liquid tunable double-focus lens fabricated with diamond cutting and soft lithography. Applied Optics. 48 (2009).
[14]  G. Zhou, H. M. Leung, Hongbin Yu, A. S. Kumar and F. S. Chau. Liquid tunable diffractive/refractive hybrid lens. Optics Letters. 34 (2009).
[15]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau and F. Lee. Phase transmission grating based compact optofluidic refractometer. Optics Letters. 34 (2009).
[16]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau and S. Wang. Versatile lens with transformable lens type and tunable focal length characteristics. IEEE Journal of selected topic in quantum electronics. 15 (2009).
[17]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau, F. Lee, S. Wang and H. Leung. A liquid-filled tunable double-focus microlens. Optics Express.17 (2009)
[18]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau, S. Wang and F. Lee. Novel poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) based microchannel fabrication method for lab-on-a-chip application. Sensors and Actuators B. 137(2009).
[19]  F. Lee, G. Zhou, Hongbin Yu, F. S. Chau. A MEMS-based resonant-scanning lamellar grating Fourier Transform micro-spectrometer with laser reference system. Sensors and Actuators A. 149 (2009).
[20]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau, F. Lee and S. Wang.Tunable Shack Hartmann wavefront sensor based on liquid-filled microlens array. J. Micromech. Microeng., 18 (2008).
[21]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau and F. Lee. A Variable optical attenuator based on optofluidic Technology. J. Micromech. Microeng., 18 (2008)
[22]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau and F. Lee. Simple method for fabricating solid microlenses with different focal lengths. IEEE Photonics Technology Letters., 20 (2008).
[23]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou and F. S. Chau. Yield improvement for anodic bonding with suspending structure. Sensors and Actuators A., 143 (2008).
[24]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau, F. Lee, S. Wand and M. Zhang. An electromagnetically driven lamellar grating based Fouriertransform microspectrometer. J. Micromech. Microeng., 18 (2008).
[25]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou and F. S. Chau and F. Lee. Optofluidic variable aperture. Optics Letters, 33 (2008).
[26]  Hongbin Yu, P. Wu, Y. Liu, J. Li and H. Chen. Characterization of a novel segmented micromirror. Microsystem Technologies, 14 (2008).
[27]  Z. Yang, H. Chen, J. Li and Hongbin Yu. Adaptive optical system based on MEMS technology. Opto-electronic Engineering. 2 (2007).
[28]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen. Development of a novel micromirror based on surface micromaching technology. Sensors and Actuators A. 125 (2006).
[29]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen etal. Design, Analysis and Simulation of Magnetically actuated optical switch based on MEMS technology. Huazhong keji daxue xuebao. 34 (2006).
[30]  Y. Nie, H. He, Z. Zhao, R. Gong, Hongbin Yu. Preparation, surface modification and microwave characterization of magnetic iron fibers. Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials. 306 (2006).
[31]  Y. Liu, H. Chen, Hongbin Yu etal. Electro-mechanical coupled analysis of continuous-membrane bulk-micromachined silicon deformable mirror. High power laser and particle beams.1 (2006).
[32]  J. Li, H. Chen, Hongbin Yu. A novel hybrid surface micromachined segmented mirror for large aperture laser applications. Chinese Optics Letters. 4 (2006).
[33]  J. Li, H. Chen, Hongbin Yu. Study of Deformable Mirror for Compensating the Thermally Induced Aberration of Laser Diode-Pumped Solid-State Laser. Acta Optica Sinica. 8 (2006).
[34]  C. Jin, H. Chen, J. Li and Hongbin Yu. Experiments and tests of micro adaptive optics system based on MMDM. Huazhong keji daxue xuebao. 9 (2006).
[35]  J. Li, H. Chen, W. Ren and HongbinYu. Simulation of the Optical Parts in an Adaptive Optics System. Journal of Optoelectronics Laser. 17 (2006).
[36]  X. Liu, Hongbin Yu, D. Fang. Characteristics measurement for a novel MEMS deformable mirror. Journal of Hunan Institute of Science and Technology. 2 (2006).
[37]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen and S. Fu. Versatile micromirror with multi-movement mode. Applied Optics. 44 (2005).
[38]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen A Novel Versatile Micromirror with Multi-Movement Mode. Chinese Journal of semiconductors. 26 (2005).
[39]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen etal. Study of a novel deformable mirror for adaptive optics used in satellite. Yadian Yu Shenguang. 4 (2005).
[40]  J. Li, H. Chen, Hongbin Yu etal. Application, Emulation and Development Trend of Grating Light Valve. Semiconductor Technology.7 (2005).
[41]  C. Wang, Hongbin Yu, H. Chen, etal. Novel deformable mirror based on MEMS Technology. Opto-electronic Engineering.4 (2005).
[42]  F. Di, H. Chen, J. Li and Hongbin Yu.The measurement of some important parameters of mems deformable mirror. Optical instruments. 27 (2005).
[43]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen etal. Development of a novel 3 3 micromirror array for light modulation. J. Micromech. Microeng. 14 (2004).
[44]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen etal. An in situ growth method for property control of LPCVD polysilicon film. Chinese optics letters. 2 (2004).
[45]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen etal. A novel deformable mirror based on MEMS technology. Chinese Journal of semiconductors. 9 (2004).
[46]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen etal. Novel deformable mirror based on silicon micromachining technology. High power laser and particle beams.7 (2004).
[47]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen etal. The study of the bonding technology for a novel micro-deformable mirror. Opto-electronic Engineering. 8 (2004).
[48]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen etal. Some novel deformable mirrors used in adaptive optics. Semiconductor technology.5 (2004).
[49]  H. Li, Z. Feng, Hongbin Yu and H. He. Present Status and Trend of Low Loss MnZn Ferrite Materials. Bulletin of the Chinese Ceramic Society. 2 (2003).
[50]  Hongbin Yu, Y. Nie etal. Co-Ni and Fe-Co-Ni Fine particles prepared by the polyol process. Information recording materials.1 (2002).
[51]  Hongbin Yu, Z. Zhao etal. A method for the surface modification processing of the polycrystalline iron fiber. Surface technology.1 (2002).

Publications: Conferences/Workshops/Symposiums

[1]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. Chau, K. Sinha, Y. Leung. Microtribometer based on rotational grating displacement sensing mechanism. Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics 2011, Istanbul, Turkey. 141-142.
[2]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, X. Chew, S. K. Sinha, F. S. Chau. Nano-photonic displacement sensing mechanism. Transducers 11. (accepted).
[3]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau, H. Leung. Tunable liquid lens with reduced chromatic and spherical aberration. SPIE Photonics West 2011.
[4]  G. Zhou, Y. Du, K. L. Cheo, Hongbin Yu, F. S. Chau. Optical Scanning with MEMS In-Plane Vibratory Gratings and Its Applications. Optical MEMS & Nanophotonics, 2010 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on. (Invited talk)
[5]  J. Kang, G. Zhou, Hongbin Yu, F. S. Chau, H. Chen. A Tunable Liquid Lens with Extended Depth of Focus. Optical MEMS & Nanophotonics, 2010 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on.
[6]  H. M. Leung, Hongbin Yu, G. Y. Zhou, A. Senthil Kumar, F. S. Chau. Development of liquid tunable diffractive/refractive hybrid lens based on combination of diamond turning and soft lithography. Advanced Materials Research (ICMAT 2009), 85-88.
[7]  S. H. Wang, Hongbin Yu, G. Y. Zhou, F. S. Chau, X. S. Tang. Design and characterization of a Fourier transform micro-spectrometer. Advanced Materials Research (ICMAT 2009), 211-214.
[8]  X. Y. Chew, G. Zhou, Hongbin Yu, F. S. Chau. Fano resonance phenomenon utilizing photonic crystal rods for tunable filter applications. Optical MEMS and Nanophotonics, 2007 IEEE/LEOS International Conference on.
[9]  Hongbin Yu, G. Zhou, F. S. Chau, Y. Du, S. Wang and F. Lee.Yield improvement of anodic bonding with suspending structure. ICMAT 2007, Singapore.
[10]  P. Wu, H. Chen, J. Li and Hongbin Yu. Static modeling for membrane deformable mirror used in high-power laser. Proc. SPIE, Vol. 6279, (2007).
[11]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen etal. Study of a novel deformable mirror based on MEMS technology. SODC2004, Wuhan, China. 2004
[12]  Hongbin Yu, H. Chen etal. Design and fabrication of a novel deformable mirror. ICALEO2003: P541, 2003, Florida, USA.