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"Thoughts on PhD Training" – A Cartoon Guidebook for the PhD Journey
I'm excited to share a new project that’s close to my heart—a cartoon collection titled Thoughts on PhD Training , now available online...
Yiping Zhao
Jun 11 min read
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New Publication: Raman Spectroscopy, DFT, and Machine Learning—A Combined Approach for Differentiating PFAS Compounds
We’re excited to share our latest work published in Journal of Hazardous Materials , titled:👉 “Experimental Raman Spectra Analysis of...
Yiping Zhao
May 282 min read
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New Publication: Extracting True Virus Spectra from SERS Data Using Deep Learning—A Novel Strategy for SERS Spectral Processing
We’re thrilled to announce the publication of our latest research in ACS Sensors , titled: "Extracting True Virus SERS Spectra and...
Yiping Zhao
May 183 min read
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Congratulations to Amit Kumar on Receiving the 2025 Sean M. Kirkpatrick Award
I am delighted to share that my student, Amit Kumar , has been awarded the 2025 Sean M. Kirkpatrick Award for Outstanding Achievement in...
Yiping Zhao
Apr 261 min read
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AI-Powered SERS Enables Rapid and Accurate Detection of Virus Co-Infections
A new study from the University of Georgia presents a groundbreaking diagnostic tool combining Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)...
Yiping Zhao
Jan 292 min read
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Our Research Featured as a Cover Paper in Analyst!
We’re thrilled to share that our recent paper, "Functional Regression for SERS Spectrum Transformation Across Diverse Instruments,"  has...
Yiping Zhao
Jan 291 min read
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Exciting News: Our Work on SERS Instrument Comparability Accepted by Analyst!
We are delighted to share that our paper, "Functional Regression for SERS Spectrum Transformation Across Diverse Instruments," Â has been...
Yiping Zhao
Dec 6, 20241 min read
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Introducing SpectraGuru - Revolutionizing Spectral Analysis in One Step
We’re excited to introduce SpectraGuru ( spectraguru.org ), a powerful and intuitive application designed for comprehensive spectral...
Yiping Zhao
Nov 11, 20241 min read
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A Return to the Cleanroom After 30 Years
It had been nearly 30 years since I last donned a cleanroom gown. Today, I had the unique opportunity to step back into a cleanroom...
Yiping Zhao
Jul 16, 20241 min read
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Advancing COVID-19 Detection: Three Cutting-Edge SERS Approaches
Diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection allows for disease intervention, control, and management for COVID-19. The real-time reverse...
Yiping Zhao
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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Detecting PFAS in Water at PPT Levels
High sensitivity PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) detection is critical due to their persistence in the environment and...
Yiping Zhao
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Researchers unveil faster, more accurate COVID testing technique
Here is a news regarding our new results on using SERS for direct diagnosing clinical specimens for COVID-19 and achieving comparable...
Yiping Zhao
Apr 4, 20241 min read
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Examining a different aspect in SERS measurement: the analyte size effect
In a recent study, we investigated a crucial aspect of surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) detection: the effect of analyte size....
Yiping Zhao
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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Discussion with Prof. Michael Kosterlitz, 2016 Physics Nobel Laureate
It was a privilege for myself and my students to engage in a stimulating discussion with Prof. Michael Kosterlitz, the esteemed 2016...
Yiping Zhao
Mar 18, 20242 min read
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A review paper on Silver nanorod substrates
We have put together a comprehensive review on the Silver nanorod SERS substrates we developed since 2005. See...
Yiping Zhao
Dec 20, 20231 min read
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Reprint: On the Measurements of Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering Spectrum
Recently, I've thought about practical challenges in Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS) measurements and developed a comprehensive...
Yiping Zhao
Nov 8, 20231 min read
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Meet with AVS Student Awardee: Yanjun Yang
This week Yanjun Yang is attending the ACS meeting and will receive the Nellie Yeoh Whetten Award (AVS - Current Awardees). This award...
Yiping Zhao
Nov 6, 20231 min read
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UGA research team receives USDA APHIS funding for development of a rapid diagnostics platform
https://www.physast.uga.edu/news/stories/2023/uga-research-team-receives-usda-aphis-funding-development-rapid-diagnostics
Yiping Zhao
Oct 28, 20231 min read
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Research news: Inspired by the butterfly, deep learning sheds new light on nanoscale colors
A recently news highlights our collaborative work with Prof. Bin Ai by using AI technique to design plasmonic nanostructure for structure...
Yiping Zhao
Aug 16, 20231 min read
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We are recruiting a new Postdoc for SERS-based sensor development
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the...
Yiping Zhao
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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