Vasileios Apostolopoulos

Professor Vasileios Apostolopoulos is a faculty member at the University of Southampton, affiliated with the Quantum, Light and Matter Group. His research focuses on terahertz spectroscopy, metamaterials, liquid crystals, and semiconductor lasers, with applications in material characterization and optical technologies. He leads several EPSRC and Royal Society-funded projects, including advancements in terahertz time-domain spectrometry and neural network-driven material analysis.

Recent work includes studies on graphene conductivity via THz-TDS and metamaterial-enhanced optical nonlinearity in liquid crystals. Collaborations involve institutions like Teraview Ltd and University Hospital Southampton. His research bridges fundamental optics with practical innovations in photonics and material science.

• Awards: None explicitly listed.
• Supervision: Advises PhD students Benjamin Beddoes, Stephen Constantine Richardson, and Niranjana Raj.
• Grants: Key projects include 'Micro-ring resonators for micro-combs' (EPSRC) and 'Terahertz Spectroscopy Appartus Using VECSEL Sub-picosecond Lasers' (Royal Society).

Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the Quantum, Light and Matter Group, advancing terahertz technologies and semiconductor laser systems.