Prof. Dr. Vladimir G. Chigrinov is a distinguished scientist and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). Renowned worldwide for his groundbreaking contributions to liquid crystal science and electro-optical technology, he has played a pivotal role in advancing photoalignment, photopatterning, and ferroelectric liquid crystal (FLC) research. His pioneering work has led to the development of innovative liquid crystal display (LCD) configurations, optically rewritable electronic paper, and adaptive photonic devices. Prof. Dr. Chigrinov’s research spans electro-optical effects in liquid crystals, surface alignment mechanisms, and modeling and optimization of liquid crystal device performance, contributing fundamentally to both theory and application in display and photonic technologies. He has authored or co-authored over 470 scientific publications, with a remarkable 19,312 citations, an h-index of 63, and an i10-index of 298, reflecting his profound global research impact. His studies have enabled major advances in fast-switching display technologies, tunable optical systems, and energy-efficient photonic elements, effectively bridging the gap between fundamental physics and modern engineering applications. Through extensive international collaborations, Prof. Dr. Chigrinov continues to lead innovation in liquid crystal photonics, smart optical materials, and next-generation display technologies, cementing his reputation as one of the foremost authorities in liquid crystal physics and device engineering.
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Featured Publications
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Schadt, M., Schmitt, K., Kozinkov, V., & Chigrinov, V. G. (1992). Surface-induced parallel alignment of liquid crystals by linearly polymerized photopolymers. Japanese Journal of Applied Physics, 31(7 R), 2155–2164.
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Blinov, L. M., & Chigrinov, V. G. (1994). Electrooptic effects in liquid crystal materials. Springer.
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Chigrinov, V. G., Kozenkov, V. M., & Kwok, H.-S. (2008). Photoalignment of liquid crystalline materials: Physics and applications. Wiley.
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Chigrinov, V. G. (1999). Liquid crystal devices: Physics and applications. Artech House.
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Kiselev, A. D., Pozhidaev, E. P., & Chigrinov, V. G. (2019). Polarization gratings and electro-optics of deformed helix ferroelectric liquid crystals. Photonics Letters of Poland, 11(1), Article 182.