Otto Muskens

Professor Otto Muskens is a faculty member in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Southampton, where he leads the Integrated Nanophotonics Group. His research spans nanophotonics, metamaterials, and AI-enabled design, with applications in space-based radiative cooling and defense technologies.

His team focuses on programmable photonic circuits using ultra-low-loss phase change materials and ultrafast spectroscopy of nanophotonic systems. Recent work includes wafer-scale silicon photonic testing and machine learning-driven inverse design of optical components. Funding sources include EPSRC, EU projects, and Royal Society grants.

• Teaching: Module leader for Physics Skills 1&2 (PHYS1017, PHYS1019); Programme leader for MPhys with Nanotechnology
• Supervision: Currently advising nine PhD students in physics and electronic engineering
• Collaborations: Active projects with EPSRC, European Union, and European Space Agency