​Professor Gan’s pioneering expertise in fundamental light-matter interactions has led to thedevelopment of low-cost manufacturing processes for optical materials and commercialization ofgroundbreaking technologies. His research focuses on applying the power of nanomaterial andstructure processing and engineering for 1. investigating fundamental light-matter interactionwithin extreme dimensions, 2. developing advanced manufacturing methods, and 3.demonstrating biomedical sensing, energy and environmental sustainability applications enabledby these unique optical phenomena. In particular, his research activities aim to bridge the gapsbetween fundamental investigation, application development and technology transfer.​