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Andrea AlùView profile

Professor

• Metamaterials
• Plasmonics
• Invisibility Cloaking
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Andrea Alù is the Einstein Professor of Physics at The Graduate Center, CUNY, and a Professor of Electrical Engineering at The City College of New York. He is also Director of the Photonics Initiative at the Advanced Science Research Center. His work focuses on metamaterials, plasmonics, and nonreciprocal devices, with applications in defense, communications, and environmental engineering. Alù pioneered invisibility cloaking and nonreciprocal acoustic circulators. Education: Ph.D., M.S., and undergraduate degrees from the University of Roma Tre (Rome), with postdoctoral research at the University of Pennsylvania. Previously held the Temple Foundation Endowed Professorship at the University of Texas at Austin. Research interests span metamaterials, plasmonics, and their applications in thermal management, acoustics, and quantum phenomena. His work bridges theoretical and experimental physics, with innovations in radiative cooling and parity-time symmetry systems. Recipient of the NSF Alan T. Waterman Award (2015) Three-time finalist for the Blavatnik National Awards (2016-2018) Fellow of OSA, IEEE, APS, and SPIE Simons Foundation Investigator in Physics Leadership roles include directing the AFOSR MURI project on non-reciprocal metamaterials and serving as a distinguished lecturer for IEEE and OSA. He holds over a dozen patents and co-authored >500 publications. Labs/Teams: Head of the Alù Lab, previously led the Metamaterials and Plasmonic Research Laboratory at UT Austin. Active in the Simons Collaboration on Extreme Wave Phenomena.

Ali HatefView profile

Professor

• Computational Physics
• Nanotechnology
• Nanophotonics
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Dr. Ali Hatef is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics at Nipissing University, holding a PhD from the University of Western Ontario. His research focuses on computational physics, with emphasis on nanotechnology, nanophotonics, biophotonics, and nanomedicine. He develops theoretical and computational methods to solve problems in these fields, particularly in photothermal effects, plasmonic nanostructures, and phase-change materials. Education includes a BSc and MSc from Shiraz University, followed by a PhD at the University of Western Ontario. His work explores advanced optical systems such as tunable nano-absorbers, plasmonic gratings, and quantum dot-metal hybrid systems. Recent studies involve VO2@Au nanoshells, GSST-based materials, and applications in medical diagnostics and therapy. Research interests span computational modeling of photothermal responses, optical switching, and reconfigurable nanophotonic devices. His publications (over 70 listed here) highlight innovations in plasmonic meta-surfaces, biocompatible nanoparticles, and ultrafast laser interactions with nanostructures. No scientific awards explicitly mentioned. Advising and grant details unavailable in current text. Active in developing nanoscale optical sensors and plasmonic systems for biomedical applications.

• Graphene Electronics
• Terahertz Technology
• RF Engineering
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Professor Zhirun Hu researches graphene-based RF/mmWave devices and metamaterials at the University of Manchester. His work advances reconfigurable antennas, THz communication systems, and wearable electronics. Recent publications focus on intelligent metasurfaces for electromagnetic wave control.

Haiyu LiView profile

Academic

• Power Systems Digitisation
• Smart Grid
• IEC61850 Digital Substation
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Dr. Haiyu Li is a Reader in Power Systems Digitisation and Automation at the University of Manchester's School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. His research focuses on developing smart grid technologies and digital substation systems to enhance power network flexibility and sustainability. Research Interests: Active distribution network voltage management IEC61850 digital substation automation Cyber-resilient grid technologies Renewable energy integration His publications demonstrate consistent focus on grid modernization, with recent works addressing resilience modeling, electric vehicle infrastructure, and nanotechnology applications in RF systems. This reflects a multidisciplinary approach to solving energy challenges. Awards: IEEE Power Energy Society Prize Paper (2017) for innovations in customer load active system services Industry Impact: Led the £11m Ofgem FITNESS project for Scottish Power Developed VSATT platform for digital substation validation Economic benefits estimated at £300m over 25 years for UK energy systems

Ralph SpolenakView profile

Professor

• Nanometallurgy
• Materials Science
• Nanotechnology
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Prof. Ralph Spolenak is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich, leading the Laboratory for Nanometallurgy since 2004. He serves as Coordinator of the FIRST cleanroom facility and Chairman of the MaP Center of Competence. His research focuses on nanoscale material properties, in situ testing methods, additive manufacturing, and synthesis of nanometer-scale structures. Key interests include mechanical and functional properties of materials, with emphasis on novel fabrication techniques and material design. His work spans nanometallurgy, metamaterials, and microfabrication, addressing challenges in structural and functional material innovation. Collaborations with industry and academic partners drive advancements in materials for energy, electronics, and sensing applications. No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his extensive publications reflect significant contributions to materials science. Advising and grants details are not specified in available texts, though his roles imply active research leadership. The MaP Center and FIRST lab are central to his research infrastructure.

• Geophysics
• Metamaterials
• Wave Propagation
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Henrik Rasmus Thomsen is a Researcher at the Institute of Geophysics, ETH Zürich, affiliated with the Exploration and Environmental Geophysics (EEG) group. He holds a doctoral degree from ETH Zürich (2021) and previously served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Chair of Structural Mechanics and Monitoring. His research focuses on metamaterials, elastic wave propagation, and non-destructive testing (NDT) using advanced techniques like ultrasound computed tomography and full-waveform inversion. He leads the Innosuisse-funded project developing quantitative methods for NDT of composite materials. Key projects include the MATRIX project (machine for time reversal and immersive wave experimentation) and the MetaVEH project (metasurface energy harvesting). His work spans theoretical, experimental, and applied domains, with contributions to metamaterial design, wavefield control, and structural health monitoring. Recent publications explore guided wave-based digital twins, phononic metamaterials for speech classification, and elastic wave control in granular media. Thomsen collaborates with institutions like the Acoustical Society of America and journals including Advanced Functional Materials and Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society .

Hua WangView profile

Professor

• Integrated Circuits
• RF/mm-Wave/THz Systems
• AI-Assisted Design
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Prof. Hua Wang is a Full Professor at ETH Zürich's Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET) and Deputy Head of the Integrated Systems Laboratory. He leads the Integrated Devices, Electronics, and Systems (IDEAS) Group and is a faculty member of the ETH Quantum Center. Prior roles include Founding Director of the Georgia Tech Center of Circuits and Systems and Associate/Assistant Professor at Georgia Tech's School of ECE. His research focuses on silicon and beyond-silicon integrated circuits for communication, sensing, and bioelectronics. Notable contributions include energy-efficient power amplifiers, mm-Wave systems, and AI-assisted design methodologies. Education: PhD (2009), MS (2007) - California Institute of Technology; BS (2003) - Tsinghua University. Research interests span: RF/mm-Wave/THz integrated systems AI-driven circuit design Bioelectronic sensors and actuators 6G communication technologies His 2025 publications highlight advancements in phased arrays, power amplifiers, and bioelectronic sensors. Awards include IEEE Fellow (2022), Qualcomm Faculty Awards (2021, 2020), and multiple student paper recognitions. Advising: Over 20 student paper awards across IEEE RFIC/IMS/CICC conferences. Labs: IDEAS Group (ETH), GEMS Lab (Georgia Tech). Courses taught include Radio-Frequency Electronics, CMOS for Biosensing, and Antenna Design.

Harry A. AtwaterView profile

Professor

• Quantum Nanophotonics
• Metamaterials
• Metasurfaces
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Harry A. Atwater is the Otis Booth Leadership Chair at the California Institute of Technology's College of Engineering and Applied Science, where he serves as the Howard Hughes Professor of Applied Physics and Materials Science . He directs the Liquid Sunlight Alliance and has held leadership roles including Director of the Resnick Sustainability Institute (2009-15) and the Joint Center for Artificial Photosynthesis (JCAP, 2014-21). B.S., M.S., Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1982-1987) Faculty at Caltech since 1988 (Assistant to Professor by 1999) Research Interests: Atwater's work bridges nanophotonics , energy conversion , and quantum materials , focusing on light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. Key areas include: Quantum Nanophotonics: Quantum emitters, plasmonics, and photonic control of energy transfer Metamaterials: Metasurfaces for optical steering and frequency control Energy Applications: Artificial photosynthesis, space solar power, and photovoltaics 2D Materials: Graphene, hexagonal boron nitride, and layered heterostructures Carbon Capture: Photonics-enabled chemical processes Recent Publications highlight advancements in thermal radiation , dielectric metasurfaces , quantum emitter analysis , and space-based solar power , reflecting his interdisciplinary focus on sustainable energy and nanoscale optics. Honors: Otis Booth Leadership Chair (2021-) Howard Hughes Professor of Applied Physics and Materials Science (2002-) Labs & Teams: Leads the Atwater Research Group at Caltech, directing initiatives like the Liquid Sunlight Alliance and contributing to the Space Solar Power Project .

Karim AchouriView profile

Assistant Professor

• Electromagnetism
• Photonics
• Metasurfaces
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Karim Achouri is an Assistant Professor at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), affiliated with the School of Engineering (STI) and the Advanced Electromagnetism and Photonics Laboratory (LEAP) . He also serves in the Teaching Service of STI (SMT-ENS). His research focuses on metasurfaces, electromagnetic modeling, and optical computing. Location: ELG 237, EPFL Contact: karim.achouri@epfl.ch Research Interests: Metasurface design and scattering control Optical forces and torques in nanophotonics Machine learning applications in electromagnetic systems Nonlinear and non-Hermitian metasurfaces Spatial symmetry analysis in photonic structures Phase manipulation for optical computing Teaching: Courses in optical engineering, applied electromagnetics for metamaterial design, and advanced photonics. Publications: Recent work emphasizes metasurface robustness, topological phase control, multipolar expansion methods, and nonlinear optical devices. Articles span electromagnetic theory, nanophotonics, and computational modeling. Doctoral Students: Mentoring Mahmoud Ahmed, Hossein Allahverdizadeh, and Mustafa Yücel.

Olivier JF MartinView profile

Professor

• Plasmonics
• Optical properties of nanostructures
• Biosensing
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Olivier JF Martin is a Full Professor at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), where he heads the Nanophotonics and Metrology Laboratory (NAM) within the School of Engineering (STI). He is also actively involved in teaching and doctoral program leadership across various departments. Education: Physical Engineering degree (1989) and PhD in Nano-Optics (2001) from EPFL Research Focus: Plasmonics, numerical simulations for Maxwell's equations, nanofabrication techniques His research explores optical antennas, metasurfaces, and nanoscale optical forces with applications in biosensing and document security. He has directed the EPFL Doctoral Program in Photonics (2005-2017) and Microtechnology Section (2016-2020), introducing the Master's in Robotics. Notable honors include: European Research Council Advanced Fellowship (2016) Optica Fellow As a mentor, he has supervised over 30 doctoral students at EPFL. His lab specializes in advanced micro/nano-manufacturing and optical engineering.

Kamel SultanView profile

Research Fellow

• Electromagnetic Biomedical Imaging
• 5G/6G Antenna Design
• Satellite Communication Antennas
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Dr. Kamel Sultan is an Advance Queensland Industry Research Fellow at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Queensland. His research spans electromagnetic biomedical imaging, 5G/6G antenna design, and satellite communication systems. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from UQ and Master's/Bachelor's degrees from Cairo University and Minufiya University. Research Interests: Dr. Sultan specializes in: Developing wearable electromagnetic systems for real-time medical diagnostics (e.g., knee/torso imaging) Designing reconfigurable antennas for 5G/6G networks and satellite communications Creating compact, low-SAR antennas for IoT and biomedical applications His work integrates hardware (antennas, phantoms) and software (microwave imaging algorithms). Publication Trends: His recent articles (2021-2025) demonstrate a focus on: Medical electromagnetic scanners for thrombosis detection and knee/torso imaging Beam-steering antennas for satellite/vehicular communications Polarization-diverse and textile-based antenna designs These reflect cross-disciplinary innovation in healthcare and telecommunications. Grants & Projects: Wearable Electromagnetic Imaging System for Real-Time Knee Injury Monitoring (2025-2026) Next-Gen Reconfigurable Antenna System for Broadband Vehicular SatCom (2024-2027) Supervision: He currently co-advises PhD students on reconfigurable antennas and microwave medical devices.

• Metamaterials
• UWB Communications
• Magnetoinductive Waves
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Chris Stevens is an Associate Professor of Engineering Science at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of St Hugh's College. His research focuses on metamaterials, magnetoinductive wave systems, and wireless power transfer technologies. He holds a BA and DPhil from Oxford and has pioneered innovations in ultra-wideband (UWB) communications and sensor development. Stevens has founded three technology spinouts in medical imaging, surveying, and wireless power transfer. His work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications, including bio-tracking systems for insects/birds (BioTracks) and secure non-quantum communication frameworks. Education: BA and DPhil in Engineering from the University of Oxford. Research Interests: Stevens' expertise spans metamaterial physics, magnetoinductive wave engineering, and RF systems. He explores novel applications like contactless conductivity sensors, programmable meta-molecular devices, and 3D-printed electromagnetic structures. His work on tunable metamaterials has led to advances in dispersion control and reconfigurable antennas. Current projects include 2D localization via metasurfaces and secure radio frequency key distribution systems. Notable Contributions: Pioneered magnetoinductive waveguides for wireless power transfer, developed meta-material position sensors, and created bio-tracking systems using RF tags. His 2022 review on 3D-printed metamaterials highlights additive manufacturing advancements. Stevens' 2021 sabbatical involved sailing across the Atlantic, reflecting his passion for exploration beyond academia. Grants & Advising: While specific grants are not detailed, his extensive publications and spinouts indicate significant research funding. No formal student advisees are listed. Lab/Teams: Collaborates with the Oxford Engineering Science Department and spinout companies. Active in metamaterials fabrication and RF systems development.

Dimitris AnagnostouView profile

Associate Professor

• Antennas Design and Engineering
• Microwave Engineering
• Electromagnetics
• +8 more

Dr. Dimitris Anagnostou is an Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University's Institute of Signals, Sensors and Systems in Edinburgh, UK. He holds a B.S.E.E. from Democritus University of Thrace (2000), M.S.E.E. and Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico (2002–2005). Previously, he served as Assistant and Associate Professor at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and held roles at Georgia Tech and Kirtland AFB as an AFRL Summer Faculty Fellow. His research focuses on reconfigurable antennas, metamaterials, biomedical applications, and neural network integration in antenna systems. He has authored over 200 publications and received notable awards including the IEEE John D. Kraus Award and European H2020 MSCA Fellowship. He serves on editorial boards of IEEE Transactions and chairs technical committees in antenna research. Education: B.S.E.E., Democritus University of Thrace (2000) M.S.E.E. and Ph.D., University of New Mexico (2002–2005) Research Interests: Reconfigurable antennas, metamaterials, RF harvesters, biomedical applications, neural networks, and smart antenna systems. His work spans microwave engineering, electromagnetic materials, and security applications such as radiating QR barcodes. Recent advancements include dual-band radar systems for vital signs detection and phase-gradient metasurface radomes for beam steering. Collaborations include projects on wireless vital sign sensing (Vision-RF) and smart antenna arrays for aerospace and healthcare. Awards: 2010 IEEE John D. Kraus Award 2017 Young Alumni Award (University of New Mexico) European H2020 MSCA Fellowship His team develops cutting-edge solutions in antenna design, including compact implantable antennas for biotelemetry and low-scattering Fabry-Perot cavities. He mentors students who have won IEEE and university awards, emphasizing innovation in both hardware and algorithmic design.

Marian FlorescuView profile

Professor

• Micro- and Nano-Photonics
• Nano-Electronics and Spintronics
• Quantum Nonlinear Optics
• +3 more

Professor Marian Florescu is a faculty member at the University of Surrey's School of Mathematics and Physics, leading the Advanced Technology Institute. His roles include Director of Surrey Research Compute and Head of the Theory and Computation Group. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Quantum Optics from the University of Toronto and has prior experience at Princeton University and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. His research focuses on micro/nano-photonics, hyperuniform disordered materials, quantum optics, and thermal radiation control. Key projects include developing photonic band gap materials, high-Q cavities, and applications in solar energy conversion. He has secured grants exceeding £930,000 for projects like hyperuniform disordered photonics and multi-physics characterization. Professor Florescu has supervised numerous PhD students (e.g., Adam Burgess, Richard Spalding) and postdocs. His work spans over 100 publications, including breakthroughs in Nature Communications and Physical Review B. He holds patents for hyperuniform disordered structures and optical devices. His teaching includes advanced nanophotonics and electromagnetism courses. Recent achievements include a £1.1M solar energy project and record 65% sunlight absorption in silicon slabs. His lab explores light-matter interactions in non-crystalline systems, with applications in quantum computing and energy efficiency.

Qiong CaiView profile

Professor

• Sustainable Energy Storage
• Materials Science
• Electrochemical Engineering
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Professor Qiong Cai is a faculty member at the University of Surrey's School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, serving as a Sustainability Fellow and Theme Leader for Chemicals for Net-Zero within the Institute for Sustainability. She holds a PhD and is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC) and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Her research focuses on multiscale materials design for sustainable energy storage and conversion, combining experimental and computational approaches to address challenges in fuel cells, batteries, and electrolysers. Key research areas include nano-scale materials synthesis, meso-scale electrode engineering, and system-level modeling. Academic roles include Academic Integrity Officer (2013-2016, 2020–present) and Director of Postgraduate Research (2016–2017). She leads modules such as 'Advanced Electrochemical Systems' (MSc) and 'Engineering Materials and Sustainability' (Undergraduate). Her work spans collaborations with physics, mechanical engineering, and computer science disciplines. Notable contributions include advancements in solid oxide electrolysis, lithium-sulfur batteries, and aluminum-ion battery technologies. Research interests emphasize understanding material-structure-process relationships through computational methods (e.g., DFT, molecular dynamics) and experimental validation. Her team addresses energy storage challenges at the interface of materials science and chemical engineering. Current projects include optimizing electrolytes for solid oxide systems and developing high-performance cathodes for next-generation batteries. Teaching and supervision activities include mentoring MEng and MSc students, with a focus on fostering innovation in sustainable energy solutions. She actively contributes to the University HPC Cluster Stakeholder Group, leveraging computational resources for research.