Bahram Nabet

Bahram Nabet, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Drexel University, is a leading researcher in optoelectronics and nanophotonics. With affiliations in Materials Science and Engineering, his work spans high-speed semiconductor devices, plasmonics, and quantum technologies. He has over 180 refereed publications and multiple teaching awards.

• BS (1977), MS (1985), PhD (1989) in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and University of Washington

His research focuses on high-speed optoelectronic devices, nanophotonics, and plasmonic systems, particularly those leveraging 2D charge plasma and nanostructured materials to surpass traditional electron transport limits. Recent work highlights MXene-based photodetectors and THz polarizers.

Key article trends include MXene optoelectronics (2018-2023), quantum capacitors for neural networks (2019), and high-speed nanowire photodetectors (2007-2023). His 2023 publications emphasize GaAs dilute nitride photodetectors for O/C-band telecom applications.

• 6 Best Professor teaching awards from students
• Departmental and University-wide teaching awards

Dr. Nabet's Nanophotonics and Plasmonics Lab explores hybrid optoelectronic systems for quantum computing, THz detection, and ultrafast information processing. Collaborations include sabbatical work at Telcordia and Exxon Group, and visiting scientist roles in Brazil/Italy.