Bagher Tabibi

Dr. Bagher Tabibi is a Research Professor in the Department of Physics at Hampton University, part of the School of Science. He holds a Ph.D. from Moscow State University (1973) and has over 35 years of teaching experience in physics at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His research focuses on experimental optical physics, nonlinear laser spectroscopy, and nanomaterial applications in photonics and medicine. He is affiliated with the CREST Center for Laser Science and Spectroscopy (CLaSS) and collaborates with NASA Langley Research Center on hyper flow generator diagnostics and solar-pumped gas lasers.

Key research areas include surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), ultrafast laser spectroscopy of nanomaterials, and optical dynamics of surface plasmon resonance. His work addresses applications in cancer screening immunoassays and cardiovascular drug identification through nanotechnology. He has supervised numerous students presenting at national/international conferences and publishing in journals like Optics Letters and Applied Physics Letters.

Notable contributions include studies on gold nanoparticles' optical nonlinearities and core-shell structures, cadmium-based quantum dot optical properties, and theoretical work on slow light phenomena in Kerr media. His research bridges fundamental physics with biomedical and engineering applications, emphasizing rapid, sensitive diagnostic techniques.

Professional affiliations include Hampton University's Physics Department and the Hampton University Lidar Laboratory (HULL). His teaching spans core physics courses and advanced electives, fostering student engagement in cutting-edge spectroscopic research.