About
Dr. Robert Bennett is a researcher at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Glasgow, specializing in quantum optics, quantum field theory, and light-matter interactions. His work spans Casimir forces, algorithmic material design, and quantum sensing applications.
- PhD in Physics (2013), University of Sussex
- Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Leeds
- Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, University of Freiburg
Research focuses on non-intuitive design of quantum systems, leveraging evolutionary-inspired algorithms to optimize light-matter interactions. Key projects include exploiting photon Bose-Einstein condensates for chirality detection and studying short-range gravitational anomalies via Casimir-Polder shielding.
His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary work in quantum sensing, optical potentials, and non-Newtonian gravity, with applications in cold atom manipulation and energy transfer mechanisms. Collaborative efforts span multiple institutions and disciplines.
- Alexander von Humboldt Post-doctoral Fellowship
Contact: robert.bennett@glasgow.ac.uk
