Fedor Benimetskiy

Dr. Fedor Benimetskiy is a Research Associate in the School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the University of Sheffield, affiliated with the Inorganic Semiconductors Research Cluster. His work focuses on nanophotonics, 2D materials, and light-matter interaction mechanisms.

Research emphasizes topological photonic insulators, exciton-polariton dynamics in transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), and optomechanical systems. Key techniques include mechanical scanning probe lithography and local anodic oxidation for nanophotonic device fabrication.

Publications highlight advancements in polariton nonlinearity, photoluminescence engineering, and topological material integration with metasurfaces. His studies bridge condensed matter physics and applied photonics, addressing challenges in optical device scalability and environmental stability.

Dr. Benimetskiy’s experimental work combines ultrafast optical measurements with theoretical modeling, contributing to next-generation optoelectronic systems. Current projects explore hybrid anapole states and degradation mechanisms in 2D semiconductor heterostructures.