About
Professor Lukas Eng leads the Chair of Experimental Physics / Photophysics at the Institute of Applied Photophysics, Dresden University of Technology. His research focuses on nanoscale characterization combined with advanced materials science, spanning multiple disciplines including photo-physics, nano-optics, plasmonics, and scanning probe microscopy. The Eng group maintains active collaborations and hosts numerous research projects including FERROIX, SKY, and SNOM.
- Research Group: Eng, King
- Available Projects: Nanoscopy of Topological Phases in Polaritonic Media
- Current PhD Projects: Engineering the band-structure in 2-dimensional quantum conductors
Professor Eng's research interests center on the intersection of nanoscale characterization techniques and advanced materials science. His group specializes in studying ferroelectric materials, particularly lithium niobate and its domain wall properties. They employ sophisticated techniques including scanning near-field optical microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, and second harmonic generation to investigate quantum conductors and polaritonic media. Recent work has focused on domain wall conductivity in ferroelectric crystals, phonon polaritons in 2D materials, and nonlinear optical phenomena at the nanoscale.
The Eng group's publication trends reveal a strong focus on ferroelectric materials, particularly lithium niobate and related compounds. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in domain wall physics, nanoscale characterization techniques, and 2D quantum materials. The group consistently applies advanced optical and scanning probe methods to investigate material properties at unprecedented resolution. Key research themes include electronic transport in domain walls, nonlinear optical phenomena, and phonon polariton behavior in van der Waals materials.
Professor Eng actively supervises numerous PhD and Master's students, with a consistent output of high-quality theses in the fields of nanoscale characterization, ferroelectric materials, and optical microscopy. His group provides opportunities for Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD students across multiple research areas including FERROIX, SKY, and SNOM projects.
The Eng group operates advanced laboratories for nanoscale characterization, including facilities for scanning probe microscopy, nonlinear optical microscopy, and spectroscopic analysis of materials. Their research infrastructure supports investigations into quantum materials, ferroelectric systems, and nanophotonic structures.
