Bridging Light and Life

A Hong Kong-based research initiative dedicated to advancing ultrafast optics, biophotonics, and open science.

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Who We Are

Founded in Hong Kong, Buir Lake Laboratories Limited sits at the dynamic intersection of scientific research and academic publishing. Unlike traditional publishers, we are born from the laboratory.

Our mission is twofold: to push the boundaries of optical imaging technologies and to build a more transparent, efficient, and accessible platform for scientific communication.

We believe that the future of biology lies in the precision of light. By integrating cutting-edge research in ultrafast optics with a rigorous open-access publishing model, we aim to accelerate discoveries that illuminate the mechanisms of life.

High-Tech Optical Lab

Core Focus Areas

Academic Publishing

We are the proud publisher of Optical Biology (hosted at biology.ac), a peer-reviewed open-access journal focused on Ultrafast Spectroscopy, Non-linear Optics, and AI-driven Analysis.

CARS Microscopy

Developing compact, high-sensitivity Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering systems for label-free biological imaging, bridging the gap between physics and life sciences.

Perovskite Materials

Exploring the optical properties of novel perovskite structures for next-generation sensors and optoelectronic devices.

Leadership

Wei Shen

Founder & Director

Ultrafast Optics Biophotonics Open Science

"I founded Buir Lake Laboratories to create the kind of academic platform I always wished for as a researcher—one that respects the science, values speed, and connects the global optical community."

Background: Chinese Academy of Sciences (Qingdao), Collaborative Research with Hubei University.