Associate Professor Shih-Chun Lo
Associate Professor

Shih-Chun Lo

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Background

Organic functional materials development (design, synthesis & characterisation) for quantum based optoelectronics

Associate Professor Shih-Chun Lo (Lawrence)

Lawrence held a prestigious Swire Scholarship while carrying out his PhD study on semiconductor material development for organic solar cells and light emitting diodes (LEDs) at Oxford University, UK (1996-2000). His post-doctoral research at Oxford University focused on the design, synthesis and characterisation of fluorescent and phosphorescent dendrimers for highly efficient LEDs. Dendrimers have been recognised internationally as the third main class of LED materials, alongside small molecules and polymers, in which he played a key role. In December 2007, he joined the University of Queensland as a Lecturer in Chemistry of Materials. His research work has focused on the development of new functional semiconductor materials for quantum based optoelectronic applications (e.g. solar cells, LEDs, photodetectors, sensors, superconductors & organic lasers) as well as clean energy generation.

Availability

Associate Professor Shih-Chun Lo is:
Available for supervision
Media expert

Fields of research

Chemical Sciences Macromolecular and materials chemistry Organic chemistry Physical Sciences Quantum physics Quantum technologies

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy of Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry, University of Oxford
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland

Research impacts

Assoc. Prof. Shih-Chun Lo (Lawrence) is a synthetic chemist with leading expertise in semiconductor materials development for quantum based optoelectronics, e.g. organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) displays/lighting, solar cells, field-effect transistors, photodetectors, light-emitting field-effect transistors and lasers. He has contributed to the field by establishing new structure-property relationship to advance device performance through new materials design and synthesis (ranging from molecular, oligomeric, dendritic and polymeric organics, to organometallics), including playing the key role in electro-active dendrimers development so that light-emitting dendrimers were recognised internationally as the third main class of OLED materials (alongside small molecules and pi-conjugated polymers). He has published >110 papers in refereed scientific journals and is a co-inventor of >70 patents globally. His current h-index is 43 with i-10 index of 100 and total citations of >8,200 (Google Scholar). In 2016, he was awarded with a Progress 100 Visiting Professorship by Kyushu University, Japan (headed by Professor Masato Wakayama, Trustee and Vice President of KU to build the research and strengths of KU) (with Prof. C. Adachi), and was also a visiting scholar at Yamagata University, Japan (with Prof. S. Tokito) and visiting academic at Oxford University, UK (with Prof M. Moloney and Prof. D. D. C. Bradley).

Search Professor Shih-Chun Lo’s works on UQ eSpace

152 works between 1994 and 2025
All (152) Journal Article (128) Conference Publication (15) Other Outputs (9)

101 - 120 of 152 works

2010

Journal Article

Effect of dimensionality in dendrimeric and polymeric fluorescent materials for detecting explosives

Cavaye, Hamish, Shaw, Paul E., Wang, Xin, Burn, Paul L., Lo, Shih-Chun and Meredith, Paul (2010). Effect of dimensionality in dendrimeric and polymeric fluorescent materials for detecting explosives. Macromolecules, 43 (24), 10253-1-10261-9. doi: 10.1021/ma102369q

Effect of dimensionality in dendrimeric and polymeric fluorescent materials for detecting explosives

2010

Journal Article

Facile iterative synthesis of biphenyl dendrons with a functionalized focus

Wren, Ellen J., Wang, Xin, Farlow, Anthony, Lo, Shih-Chun, Burn, Paul L. and Meredith, Paul (2010). Facile iterative synthesis of biphenyl dendrons with a functionalized focus. Organic Letters, 12 (19), 4338-4340. doi: 10.1021/ol101717c

Facile iterative synthesis of biphenyl dendrons with a functionalized focus

2010

Journal Article

A phosphorescent poly(dendrimer) containing iridium(III) complexes: Synthesis and light-emitting properties

Lai, Wen-Yong, Levell, Jack W., Jackson, Andrew C., Lo, Shih-Chun, Bernhardt, Paul V., Samuel, Ifor D. W. and Burn, Paul L. (2010). A phosphorescent poly(dendrimer) containing iridium(III) complexes: Synthesis and light-emitting properties. Macromolecules, 43 (17), 6986-6994. doi: 10.1021/ma101363h

A phosphorescent poly(dendrimer) containing iridium(III) complexes: Synthesis and light-emitting properties

2010

Journal Article

Multi-layer organic light-emitting diodes processed from solution using phosphorescent dendrimers in a polymer host

Ko, Li-Chun, Liu, Tsung-Yu, Chen, Chun-Yao, Yeh, Chung-Ling, Tseng, Shin-Rong, Chao, Yu-Chiang, Meng, Hsin-Fei, Lo, Shih-Chun, Burn, Paul L. and Horng, Sheng-Fu (2010). Multi-layer organic light-emitting diodes processed from solution using phosphorescent dendrimers in a polymer host. Organic Electronics, 11 (6), 1005-1009. doi: 10.1016/j.orgel.2010.03.014

Multi-layer organic light-emitting diodes processed from solution using phosphorescent dendrimers in a polymer host

2009

Journal Article

Phosphorescent light-emitting transistors: Harvesting triplet excitons

Namdas, Ebinazar B., Hsu, Ben B. Y., Liu, Zehua, Lo, Shih-Chun, Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2009). Phosphorescent light-emitting transistors: Harvesting triplet excitons. Advanced Materials, 21 (48), 4957-4961. doi: 10.1002/adma.200900919

Phosphorescent light-emitting transistors: Harvesting triplet excitons

2009

Journal Article

High-triplet-energy dendrons: enhancing the luminescence of deep blue phosphorescent iridium(III) complexes

Lo, Shih-Chun, Harding, Ruth E., Shipley, Christopher P., Stevenson, Stuart G., Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2009). High-triplet-energy dendrons: enhancing the luminescence of deep blue phosphorescent iridium(III) complexes. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 131 (46), 16681-16688. doi: 10.1021/ja903157e

High-triplet-energy dendrons: enhancing the luminescence of deep blue phosphorescent iridium(III) complexes

2009

Journal Article

Solid-state dendrimer sensors: Probing the diffusion of an explosive analogue using neutron reflectometry

Cavaye, Hamish, Smith, Arthur R. G., James, Michael, Nelson, Andrew, Burn, Paul L., Gentle, Ian R., Lo, S.-C. and Meredith, Paul (2009). Solid-state dendrimer sensors: Probing the diffusion of an explosive analogue using neutron reflectometry. Langmuir, 25 (21), 12800-12805. doi: 10.1021/la9017689

Solid-state dendrimer sensors: Probing the diffusion of an explosive analogue using neutron reflectometry

2009

Journal Article

A study on the preparation and photophysical properties of an iridium(III) complexed homopolymer

Lai, Wen-Yong, Levell, Jack W., Burn, Paul L, Lo, Shih-Chun and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2009). A study on the preparation and photophysical properties of an iridium(III) complexed homopolymer. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 19 (28), 4952-4959. doi: 10.1039/b902374g

A study on the preparation and photophysical properties of an iridium(III) complexed homopolymer

2009

Journal Article

The development of phenylethylene dendrons for blue phosphorescent emitters

Lo, Shih-Chun, Harding, Ruth E., Brightman, Edward, Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2009). The development of phenylethylene dendrons for blue phosphorescent emitters. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 19 (20), 3213-3227. doi: 10.1039/b820235d

The development of phenylethylene dendrons for blue phosphorescent emitters

2009

Journal Article

Macromolecular architectures: enhancing solution processability of iridium(III) complexes

Lai, Wen-Yong, Hamish Cavaye, Wang, Xin, Lo, Shih-Chun, Meredith, Paul and Burn, Paul (2009). Macromolecular architectures: enhancing solution processability of iridium(III) complexes. Polymer Preprints, 50, 296-297.

Macromolecular architectures: enhancing solution processability of iridium(III) complexes

2009

Conference Publication

Sensing nitroaromatic analytes with a bifluorene-cored dendrimer

Cavaye, Hamish, Barcena, Homar, Shaw, Paul E., Burn, Paul L., Lo, Shih-Chun and Meredith, Paul (2009). Sensing nitroaromatic analytes with a bifluorene-cored dendrimer. Organic Semiconductors in Sensors and Bioelectronics II, San Diego, CA, USA, 1 - 5 August 2009. United States: S P I E - International Society for Optical Engineering. doi: 10.1117/12.825821

Sensing nitroaromatic analytes with a bifluorene-cored dendrimer

2009

Conference Publication

New dendritic architectures for efficient blue phosphorescence

Lo, Shih-Chun, Harding, Ruth. E., Shipley, Christopher. P., Stevenson, Stuart, Burn, Paul. L. and Samuel, Ifor. D. (2009). New dendritic architectures for efficient blue phosphorescence. Materials Research Society 2008 Fall Meeting, Boston, U.S.A., 1-5 Dec 2008. Warrendale, PA, U.S.A.: Materials Research Society.

New dendritic architectures for efficient blue phosphorescence

2008

Journal Article

Solution-processible phosphorescent blue dendrimers based on biphenyl-dendrons and fac-tris(phenyltriazolyl)iridium(III) cores

Lo, Shih-Chun, Bera, Raghu N., Harding, Ruth E., Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2008). Solution-processible phosphorescent blue dendrimers based on biphenyl-dendrons and fac-tris(phenyltriazolyl)iridium(III) cores. Advanced Functional Materials, 18 (19), 3080-3090. doi: 10.1002/adfm.200800658

Solution-processible phosphorescent blue dendrimers based on biphenyl-dendrons and fac-tris(phenyltriazolyl)iridium(III) cores

2008

Journal Article

Iridium metal complexes as an unambiguous probe of intramolecular vibrational redistribution

Hedley, Gordon J., Ruseckas, Arvydas, Liu, Zehua, Lo, Shih-Chun, Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2008). Iridium metal complexes as an unambiguous probe of intramolecular vibrational redistribution. Journal of the American Chemical Society, 130 (36), 11842-11843. doi: 10.1021/ja8036383

Iridium metal complexes as an unambiguous probe of intramolecular vibrational redistribution

2008

Journal Article

Non-radiative decay mechanisms in blue phosphorescent iridium(III)complexes

Harding, Ruth E., Lo, Shih-Chun, Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D.W. (2008). Non-radiative decay mechanisms in blue phosphorescent iridium(III)complexes. Organic Electronics, 9 (3), 377-384. doi: 10.1016/j.orgel.2008.01.009

Non-radiative decay mechanisms in blue phosphorescent iridium(III)complexes

2008

Journal Article

A rapid route to carbazole containing dendrons and phosphorescent dendrimers

Knights, Kevin A., Stevenson, Stuart G., Shipley, Christopher P., Lo, Shih-Chun, Olsen, Seth, Harding, Ruth E., Gambino, Salvatore, Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2008). A rapid route to carbazole containing dendrons and phosphorescent dendrimers. Journal of Materials Chemistry, 18 (18), 2121-2130. doi: 10.1039/b717750j

A rapid route to carbazole containing dendrons and phosphorescent dendrimers

2007

Journal Article

The Development of Light-Emitting Dendrimers for Displays

Burn, Paul L., Lo, Shih-Chun and Samuel, Ifor D. W (2007). The Development of Light-Emitting Dendrimers for Displays. Advanced Materials, 19 (13), 1675-1688. doi: 10.1002/adma.200601592

The Development of Light-Emitting Dendrimers for Displays

2006

Journal Article

The synthesis and properties of iridium cored dendrimers with carbazole dendrons

Lo, Shih-Chun, Namdas, Ebinazar B., Shipley, Christopher P., Markham, Jonathan P. J., Anthopolous, Thomas D., Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2006). The synthesis and properties of iridium cored dendrimers with carbazole dendrons. Organic Electronics, 7 (2), 85-98. doi: 10.1016/j.orgel.2005.11.003

The synthesis and properties of iridium cored dendrimers with carbazole dendrons

2005

Journal Article

A light-blue phosphorescent dendrimer for efficient solution-processed light-emitting diodes

Lo, Shih-Chun, Richards, Gary J., Markham, Jonathan P. J., Namdas, Ebinazar B., Sharma, Sanjay, Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2005). A light-blue phosphorescent dendrimer for efficient solution-processed light-emitting diodes. Advanced Functional Materials, 15 (9), 1451-1458. doi: 10.1002/adfm.200400560

A light-blue phosphorescent dendrimer for efficient solution-processed light-emitting diodes

2005

Journal Article

Encapsulated cores: Host-free organic light-emitting diodes based on solution-processible electrophosphorescent dendrimers

Lo, Shih-Chun, Anthopoulos, Thomas D,, Namdas, Ebinazar B., Burn, Paul L. and Samuel, Ifor D. W. (2005). Encapsulated cores: Host-free organic light-emitting diodes based on solution-processible electrophosphorescent dendrimers. Advanced Materials, 17 (16), 1945-1948. doi: 10.1002/adma.200500020

Encapsulated cores: Host-free organic light-emitting diodes based on solution-processible electrophosphorescent dendrimers

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2027
    Global Hub of Advanced Materials and Integrated Optoelectronics (GH-AMIO)
    Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
    Open grant
  • 2025 - 2027
    Queensland Photon Detector Characterisation Facility
    Queensland Government Department of Environment, Science and Innovation
    Open grant
  • 2023 - 2025
    Integrated high-throughput material synthesis and characterisation system
    ARC Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2020 - 2024
    High-brightness, low-efficiency roll-off materials for augmented realities
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2021
    Large area opto-electronics for Australia and India: from materials to advanced devices
    Department of Industry, Innovation, and Science - Australia-India Strategic Research Fund
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Light Emitting Transistors: A New Route to Digital Displays and Lasers
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2015
    A sensitive, high resolution QTOF mass spectrometer with nanoUPLC system for qualitative and quantitative biomolecule analysis.
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Facility for fabrication and characterisation of micro/nano-optoelectronic devices
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Molecular Alignments in Organic Semiconductors
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Facilities for Integrated Bioinorganic and Materials Chemistry Research
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2016
    Fundamental Processes in Organic Photodetectors - Towards Next Generation Imaging and Sensing Systems
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011
    XAS water-splitting investigation: identification of active catalytic species in Nafion using Ir(III) complexes toward the deeper understanding of their homogenous water oxidation
    Australian Synchrotron Access Program
    Open grant
  • 2011
    XAS water-splitting investigation: Identification of active catalytic species in Nafion using Ir(III) complexes toward the deeper understanding of their homogeneous water oxidation
    Australian Synchrotron Access Program
    Open grant
  • 2010
    An integrated high -throughput fluorescence imaging facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2012
    Spin-liquids, antiferromagnetism, and superconductivity in organic charge transfer salts: synthesis, neutron scattering and theory
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2013
    Organic Solar Cell Alliance (OSCA)
    Smart Futures National and International Research Alliances Program
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Rigid dendrons mediated template synthesis of quantum dots
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

Availability

Associate Professor Shih-Chun Lo is:
Available for supervision

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Available projects

  • Development of new functional organic materials for opto-electronic applications

    The School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences is offering a PhD scholarship, involving interdisciplinary research projects relating to organic materials development (synthesis and characterisation) for opto-electronic applications (OLEDs, OPDs and organic lasers) under the supervision of Associtate Professor Shih-Chun Lo.

  • Organic semiconductors materials development

    PhD scholarships are available for synthetic organic chemistry candidates, working on a project relating to organic materials development (synthesis and characterisation) for quantum based optoelectronics under the supervision of Associate Professor Shih-Chun Lo.

  • Advanced organic materials for optoelectronics and quantum technologies

    The School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences (SCMB) is offering PhD scholarships, involving interdisciplinary research projects related to organic materials development (synthesis and characterisation) for quantum based optoelectronic applications (OLEDs, OPDs and organic lasers) under the supervision of Associate Professor Shih-Chun Lo.

    A prestigious award ($5,000) is available for SCMB Honours students to help you stand out from the crowd (the scholarship is separate from any other scholarship scheme, commencing from 2025).

    PhD Scholarship topups are also available for domestic PhD students. https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/advanced-semiconductor-materials-and-opto-electronics

  • Organic semiconductors materials development

    PhD scholarships are available for synthetic organic chemistry candidates, working on a project relating to organic materials development (synthesis and characterisation) for quantum based optoelectronics under the supervision of Associate Professor Shih-Chun Lo.

    https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/phd-mphil-professional-doctorate/projects/advanced-semiconductor-materials-and-opto-electronics

Supervision history

Current supervision

Completed supervision

Enquiries

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  • Bio-application
  • Light emitting displays
  • Multiphoton absorption
  • Organic light emitting displays
  • Organic solar cells
  • Renewable energy
  • Solar cells

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