Institute of Optics and Electron, China.
Mr. Meng Zheting is a graduate student at the Institute of Optoelectronics Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, specializing in light field regulation and vector light field control applications. With a strong background in physics and optoelectronics, he is dedicated to advancing laser wireless power transfer (LWPT) for UAVs. His research focuses on developing lightweight air-floating metalenses, significantly improving laser energy distribution and wireless charging efficiency.
Profile
🎓 Education
Meng Zheting holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Sichuan University, where he developed a strong foundation in optics and photonics. His undergraduate studies sparked a deep interest in light field manipulation, leading him to pursue further specialization. Currently, he is enrolled in a Master of Science in Optoelectronics at the Institute of Optoelectronics Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His graduate research focuses on the principle and method of light field regulation, particularly in vector light field control applications. Through his academic journey, he has gained extensive expertise in laser wireless power transfer (LWPT) and its innovative applications, contributing to the advancement of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) endurance and efficient long-range wireless energy transfer.
💼 Experience
Meng Zheting is currently a Graduate Researcher (2023–Present) at the Research Center on Vector Optical Fields, Institute of Optoelectronics Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research is dedicated to advancing Laser Wireless Power Transfer (LWPT) technologies, aiming to enhance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) endurance by overcoming critical challenges such as beam divergence, non-uniform irradiation, and alignment instability. His innovative work includes the development of a lightweight air-floating metalens that significantly improves laser focusing and energy distribution, achieving up to 75% uniformity in experiments. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize long-range wireless power transmission, expanding applications in aerospace, defense, and renewable energy sectors.
🔬 Research Interests
Light field regulation and vector light field control applications
Laser Wireless Power Transfer (LWPT) for UAVs
Metalens-based optical focusing for power transmission
📚 Publication
Meng, Z., Xiao, Y., Chen, L., Wang, S., Fang, Y., Zhou, J., Li, Y., Zhang, D., Pu, M., & Luo, X. (2025). Floating Multi-Focus Metalens for High-Efficiency Airborne Laser Wireless Charging. Photonics, 12(2), Article 150. DOI: 10.3390/photonics12020150
This study presents a floating multi-focus metalens designed to enhance airborne laser wireless charging efficiency. By improving laser focusing precision and energy uniformity, the proposed technology addresses key limitations in long-range wireless power transfer (LWPT), significantly boosting UAV endurance and operational capabilities.
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