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Andrea C. FerrariView profile

Professor

• Nanoscience
• Graphene and related materials
• Raman spectroscopy
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Andrea C. Ferrari is a Professor of Nanotechnology at the Department of Engineering, University of Cambridge, UK. He holds multiple leadership roles, including Director of the Cambridge Graphene Centre and EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Graphene Technology, and serves as Science and Technology Officer for the EU Graphene Flagship. Education: PhD, University of Cambridge (2001) Laurea in Nuclear Engineering, Politecnico di Milano (1997) Ferrari’s research focuses on graphene, 2D materials, and their applications in nanotechnology, photonics, optoelectronics, and Raman spectroscopy. His work bridges fundamental studies and industrial translation, emphasizing scalable synthesis and characterization techniques. His publications span over 390 peer-reviewed articles, including groundbreaking studies on graphene photonics, quantum emitters, and advanced optoelectronic devices. These works are highly cited, with an H-index of 115 and over 116,000 total citations. Scientific Awards: IMR-Lee Hsun Lecture Award (2018) Nanosmat Award (2017) Knight Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy (2017) ERC Synergy Grant (2013) EU-40 Materials Prize (2011) Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award (2010) ERC Starting Grant (2008) Philip Leverhulme Prize (2005) Ferrari has secured over £60M in research funding, including leadership roles in the EU Graphene Flagship and the EU Quantum Technology Flagship. He is a Fellow of the Optical Society, Materials Research Society, Institute of Physics, and American Physical Society.

Lan WeiView profile

Associate Professor

• Nanoelectronic devices
• Cryogenic CMOS electronics
• GaN-based devices and circuits
• +5 more

Lan Wei is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada. She leads the Waterloo Emerging Integrated Systems Group, focusing on device-circuit co-optimization, cryogenic CMOS for quantum computing, and emerging technologies like GaN, RRAM, and low-dimensional materials. Her work bridges nanoelectronics and system-level applications, with notable contributions to the MIT Virtual Source GaN HEMT (MVSG) compact model, an industry-standard tool. Education: B.S. in Microelectronics and Economics, Peking University (2005) M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (2007, 2010) Research Interests: Nanoelectronic devices Cryogenic CMOS for quantum computing GaN-based circuits and systems RRAM-based neuromorphic computing Device-circuit interactive design Publications reflect her expertise in GaN modeling, quantum computing hardware, and RRAM applications. Recent work emphasizes scalable quantum control circuits and error-resilient neural networks using emerging technologies. Awards include the 2019 Ontario Early Researcher Award and the 2020 UWaterloo President's Excellence Award in Research. She has served on technical committees for IEDM, DATE, and ICCAD, and contributed to the ITRS roadmap. Teaching includes courses like ECE 240 (Electronic Circuits) and ECE 730 (Solid State Devices). Her group actively seeks graduate students with interest in integrated systems and nanoelectronics.

• Nanophotonics
• Quantum Materials
• Plasmonics
• +3 more

Maiken Mikkelsen is the James N. and Elizabeth H. Barton Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, promoted to Professor in 2025. She holds a secondary appointment as Associate Professor of Physics (2023–present) within Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. Her research bridges Nanophotonics , Quantum Materials , and Ultrafast Spectroscopy , focusing on plasmonic nanostructures and nonlinear metasurfaces for quantum optics and optoelectronic applications. Education: Ph.D. in Physics (University of California, Santa Barbara, 2009), B.S. in Physics (University of Copenhagen, 2004), postdoctoral work at University of California, Berkeley. Her work explores Plasmonics and Quantum Optics to engineer nanoscale light-matter interactions, enabling transformative technologies in Single-Photon Sources , Ultrafast Photodetectors , and Active Metasurfaces . Recent projects include real-time tunable lasing and polarization-controlled nanocavity systems. Her 2016–2025 publications highlight breakthroughs in plasmonic fluorescence enhancement, hot electron dynamics, and room-temperature quantum devices. Grants include Nano Solutions On-Chip (Triad National Security, LLC, 2025–2029) and Meta-Imaging (Air Force Office of Scientific Research, 2021–2026). Her lab, jointly based in Electrical & Computer Engineering and Physics, has graduated PhD students Eunso Shin and Hengming Li, and actively engages in STEM outreach initiatives.

Mustafa YavuzView profile

Professor

• Opto-Nano and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (O-N/MEMS)
• Quantum Electronic Solids
• Superconductors
• +7 more

Mustafa Yavuz is a Professor and Director of the Nano and Micro Systems Lab (NMSL) at the University of Waterloo, Canada, affiliated with Mechanical & Mechatronics Engineering, System Design Engineering, and Electrical & Computer Engineering. He holds cross-appointments in multiple departments and has been a faculty member since 2009. His research focuses on Opto-Nano/MEMS devices, quantum electronic solids, graphene, and superconductors. Yavuz has supervised over 28 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, leading to impactful contributions in sensors, nanomaterials, and energy harvesting. He has authored/co-authored numerous articles and holds patents in MEMS and nanotechnology. His awards include the University of Waterloo Research Excellence Award (2018) and international fellowships from MINATEC and JSPS. Education: Ph.D. Materials Engineering (University of Wollongong, 1996) Ph.D. Applied Physics (University of Wollongong, 1995) M.Sc. Materials Engineering (Middle East Technical University, 1991) B.Sc. Materials Engineering (Middle East Technical University, 1989) Research Interests: Yavuz specializes in advanced materials and MEMS/NEMS technologies, including opto-nano-MEMS devices, quantum electronic solids (superconductors, graphene), and functional nanomaterials for sensors and energy systems. His work integrates fabrication, packaging, and reliability testing of nanoscale devices for applications in photonics, biomedical sensing, and environmental monitoring. Recent trends in his articles highlight innovations in resonant MEMS mirrors, graphene-based biosensors, and laser-functionalized 2D materials. Scientific Awards: MINATEC Fellowship (2019) Waterloo Engineering Research Excellence Award (2018) International Nanoarchitectonics Fellowship (2017) JSPS Fellowship (2007) Advising & Grants: Yavuz has supervised 26 doctoral students and 28 postdoctoral researchers. His labs, including the NMSL and BioGraph Sense Inc., focus on MEMS packaging, nanojoining, and plasmonic biosensors. He has led projects funded by NSERC, CFI, and industry collaborations with companies like Apple, Samsung, and Smarter Alloys. Labs/Teams: Director of the Nano and Micro Systems Lab (NMSL), co-founder of BioGraph Sense Inc., and collaborator in the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology (WIN). His research group develops cutting-edge nanoscale devices with applications in healthcare, energy, and environmental sensing.

Andrea Blanco-RedondoView profile

Professor

• Quantum Photonics
• Nonlinear Optics
• Topological Photonics
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Andrea Blanco-Redondo is Florida Photonics Center of Excellence Endowed Professor at University of Central Florida's College of Optics and Photonics. Her research focuses on quantum photonics, topological photonics, and nonlinear phenomena in integrated photonic systems. Research areas include: Topological protection of quantum states Pure-quartic soliton dynamics Programmable photonic circuits Non-Hermitian photonic systems Silicon-based quantum devices Recent publications (2023-2025) show primary focus on topological photonics (6/11) and soliton physics (4/11), with emerging work in optical neural networks. Current group includes 3 PhD students and 2 undergraduate researchers with backgrounds in optics, quantum physics, and materials science. Significant honors: Optica Fellow (2024) Geoff Opat Early Career Prize (2016) Ada Byron Award for women in technology (2014) Marie Curie Fellowship (2013)

Jaime CardenasView profile

Assistant Professor

• nanophotonics
• integrated photonics
• nonlinear photonics
• +5 more

Jaime Cardenas serves as an Assistant Professor at The Institute of Optics and holds a joint appointment as Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Rochester. He joined the faculty in July 2016 after earning his Ph.D. in Optical Science and Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and gaining industry experience as a process engineer followed by research at the Cornell Nanophotonics Group. His educational background includes: Ph.D. in Optical Science and Engineering, University of Alabama in Huntsville Professor Cardenas' research centers on integrated photonics, nanophotonics, and nonlinear photonics, with current projects targeting photonic packaging, 2D materials integration, nonlinear optical phenomena, and on-chip quantum photonics. His group develops nanostructured photonic devices that manipulate light within chip-scale platforms, enabling applications in precision sensing, communications, and quantum technologies. This work bridges fundamental optical physics with practical engineering solutions for real-world implementation. Analysis of his recent publications reveals dominant themes in chip-scale photonic systems, particularly advancements in silicon nitride and lithium niobate platforms. Key research trajectories include weak-value amplification for ultra-precise optical gyroscopes, adiabatic frequency conversion in microring resonators, photonic packaging innovations via laser fusion splicing, and multispectral imaging sensor development. His work consistently emphasizes translating theoretical concepts into manufacturable integrated photonic devices with applications spanning navigation systems, spectroscopy, and quantum information processing. Professor Cardenas leads the Cardenas Lab, which specializes in creating photonic devices that fit on the tip of a needle. The lab's research portfolio spans from fundamental nonlinear optical phenomena to applied educational initiatives, including hands-on photonic kits designed to train the next generation of integrated photonics engineers. Current projects focus on developing robust, manufacturable photonic systems for industrial and defense applications while maintaining strong connections to quantum photonics research.

Michal LipsonView profile

Professor

• Nanophotonics
• Silicon Photonics
• Electro-optic properties of silicon
• +2 more

Michal Lipson serves as the Eugene Higgins Professor of Electrical Engineering and Professor of Applied Physics at Columbia University's Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science. Elected to both the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Sciences, she pioneered critical building blocks in silicon photonics that have transformed the field, with over 50,000 related publications annually. Her research has generated more than 250 scientific publications and 45 issued patents. Lipson's research focuses on nanophotonics and silicon photonics, where she demonstrated the ability to tailor electro-optic properties of silicon in landmark 2004 and 2005 Nature papers. Her work has enabled the development of photonic devices and circuits that now form the foundation of over 1,000 papers published yearly. She investigates novel optical phenomena while developing practical applications that address major bottlenecks in microelectronics. Her research spans fundamental physics to practical device implementation, with particular emphasis on integrated photonic systems. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strategic expansion from foundational silicon photonics into emerging applications including quantum information processing, machine learning acceleration, biomedical sensing, and topological photonics. While maintaining core expertise in silicon-based devices, her work increasingly incorporates 2D materials, heterogeneous integration, and novel optical phenomena to push performance boundaries. The research demonstrates consistent progression from fundamental device physics to system-level implementations with practical applications. National Academy of Engineering (2025) National Academy of Sciences MacArthur Fellowship Blavatnik Award Optica's R.W. Wood Prize IEEE Photonics Award John Tyndall Award NAS Comstock Prize in Physics Thomson Reuters Top 1% Highly Cited Researcher (annually since 2014) Professor Lipson has mentored an exceptional research group, graduating 40 PhD students and 2 MS students, with numerous postdocs and visiting researchers. Her alumni occupy prominent positions including professorships at major universities (Rochester, Ottawa, UNICAMP, Johns Hopkins), leadership roles at Intel, Bell Labs, and startups she co-founded (HyperLight, Voyant Photonics). Her laboratory has received substantial research funding supporting cutting-edge work in nanofabrication, optical characterization, and device development. Current research directions include quantum photonics, AI-accelerated optical systems, and novel materials integration. The Lipson Research Group operates state-of-the-art facilities for nanophotonic device design, fabrication, and characterization. The team comprises principal investigators, postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and administrative staff working collaboratively across disciplines including electrical engineering, materials science, physics, and applied physics. The group maintains strong industry partnerships while pursuing fundamental scientific advances in light-matter interactions at the nanoscale.

Jon SchullerView profile

Professor

• Nanophotonics
• Plasmonics
• Metamaterials
• +7 more

Jon Schuller is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), within the College of Engineering. His research focuses on nanophotonics, metamaterials, plasmonics, and their applications in energy-efficient technologies such as photovoltaics, thermal management systems, and advanced optical devices. He leads the Schuller Lab, which explores engineered metasurfaces and naturally occurring materials to control light-matter interactions at subwavelength scales. His work bridges fundamental science (e.g., quantum phenomena in hybrid perovskites) and engineering (e.g., reconfigurable semiconductor meta-optics). He is affiliated with the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) and actively contributes to interdisciplinary research initiatives. Contact: jonschuller@ece.ucsb.edu, Office 3221C Engineering Science Building. Research interests include directional light emission control via metasurfaces, thermal radiation tuning using phase-change materials, and the development of high-efficiency photonic devices. His lab emphasizes fabrication and characterization of nanophotonic structures, with applications ranging from space technology to exoplanet imaging systems. Recent efforts focus on electrically tunable metasurfaces and multipolar optical phenomena in layered materials. Key technical contributions involve designing reconfigurable optical antennas, optimizing metasurface-based LEDs, and exploring magnetic dipole emission in 2D perovskites. His team collaborates across disciplines to address challenges in energy, aerospace, and quantum technologies. Current opportunities include postdoctoral positions in nonlinear optics and photonics.

Nathan YoungbloodView profile

Assistant Professor

• Photonics
• Neuromorphic Computing
• Artificial Intelligence Hardware
• +3 more

Nathan Youngblood is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh , with a secondary appointment in the Department of Physics and Astronomy . His research focuses on reconfigurable photonic materials and devices for energy-efficient artificial intelligence applications. Educational Background: PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota Postdoctoral research at the University of Oxford (2017–2019) His work explores photonic in-memory computing, neuromorphic systems, and phase-change materials to minimize computing latency and energy consumption. Recent publications highlight advancements in magneto-optical non-reciprocity, coherent crossbar arrays, and plasmonic-enhanced phase-change devices. Scientific Awards: NSF CAREER Award (2024) AFOSR Young Investigator Award (2024) William Kepler Whiteford Faculty Fellowship (2024) Dr. Youngblood's lab develops photonic accelerators like LightML and LightBulb for machine learning, emphasizing scalable integration and novel material applications in silicon photonics.

Majid PahlevaniView profile

Assistant Professor

• Power Electronics
• Renewable Energy Systems
• Smart Power Grids
• +7 more

Dr. Majid Pahlevani is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Queen's University, affiliated with the Smith School of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from Queen's University (2012) and has prior roles as an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary (2016–2019) and Chief R&D Engineer/VP of Technology at SPARQ Systems, Inc. (2011–2016). His research focuses on power electronics, renewable energy systems, smart grids, and energy storage, with a lab environment emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration. He has authored over 130 publications, holds 50 U.S. patents, and serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. Education: Ph.D. (2012) – Queen's University; B.Sc./M.Sc. (2002) – Isfahan University of Technology. Research Interests: Power Electronics Technology, Renewable Energy Systems, Micro-Grids, Smart-Grids, Electric Vehicles, Energy Storage Systems, Solar Technology, LED Technology. His lab, ePOWER Lab, engages in industrial projects across these domains, fostering teamwork and cross-disciplinary innovation. Scientific Awards: Includes the Early Research Excellence Award (Alberta), Research Achievement Award (University of Calgary), Teaching Achievement Award, and IEEE Canada's Research Excellence Award. Current Supervision: Postdoctoral Fellows Laleh Saleh Ghadimi, Sergey Dayneko, and Pavel Linkov (2022). He leads the ePOWER Lab, collaborating with industry partners like Freescale Semiconductor and SPARQ Systems. Affiliations: Member of the IEEE Power Electronics Society and the Queen's Centre for Energy and Power Electronics Research.

• Computational Photonics
• Optical Engineering
• Quantum Optics
• +4 more

Özüm Asirim is a Researcher at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) under the Associate Professorship of Computational Photonics led by Prof. Christian Jirauschek. Her work focuses on computational photonics , quantum optics , and nonlinear optical phenomena , particularly in micro-resonators and semiconductor devices. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Middle East Technical University (Ankara, Turkey). Research spans optical parametric amplification , Fourier domain mode-locked lasers , self-phase modulation , and machine learning applications in photonics . Her studies include optimizing gain factors, enhancing harmonic generation, and modeling supercontinuum sources via carrier injection. Recent publications (2019–2023) highlight interdisciplinary approaches, merging photonics with computational finance and nonlinear dynamics . She contributes to EU Project QOMBS and teaches courses like Python for Engineering Data Analysis and Quantum Engineering and Machine Learning seminars. Collaborations include Prof. Christian Jirauschek (TUM), Prof. Mustafa Kuzuoğlu (Middle East Technical University), and teams in computational photonics and quantum optics. Her work impacts semiconductor physics , laser technology , and adaptive optical systems .

Tom AllisonView profile

Professor

• Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy
• Frequency Comb Lasers
• Nonlinear Optics
• +5 more

Professor Tom Allison leads an active research group at Stony Brook University focusing on ultrafast laser spectroscopy and nonlinear optics. His laboratory specializes in time- and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (tr-ARPES) and frequency comb laser development for studying ultrafast dynamics in novel materials. His research interests center on understanding electron dynamics in two-dimensional materials, particularly graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides. Using sophisticated tr-ARPES instrumentation, his group investigates pseudospin dynamics, valley polarization, and exciton coupling with unprecedented momentum and energy resolution. The research bridges condensed matter physics, quantum materials, and ultrafast optical science. Professor Allison's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on 2D materials physics, with particular attention to momentum-resolved phenomena in graphene and TMD heterostructures. His group combines cutting-edge experimental techniques with theoretical modeling to unravel complex ultrafast processes at the quantum level. Scientific Recognition: DOE Office of Science Highlight for work on valley polarization dynamics in monolayer WS2 NSF Major Research Instrumentation grant for developing high-power frequency combs Marie Skłodowskiej-Curie fellowship awarded to group member Grzegorz Professor Allison has successfully mentored multiple graduate students to completion of their degrees, including PhD candidates Jin Bakalis and Myles Silfies, and MS student Michael Wahl. His former postdoc Alice Kunin has secured an assistant professor position at Princeton University. Current research is supported by NSF funding for developing advanced frequency comb technology spanning from THz to soft x-ray regions.

Andreas ThiedeView profile

Professor

• High-frequency Electronics
• Quantum Optoelectronics
• Nonlinear Photonics
• +3 more

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Andreas Thiede is a faculty member at the University of Paderborn , affiliated with the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics and the Institute of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology . He serves as director of the High-frequency electronics (HFE) research group. Research Interests: High-frequency electronics and optoelectronics Quantum dots and exciton qubits Nonlinear photonics and ultrafast control Semiconductor device engineering Key Projects: Participates in TRR 142: Tailor-Made Nonlinear Photonics , focusing on functional structures for quantum and ultrafast systems. Teaching Roles: Analog CMOS circuits (does not apply) Analog CMOS ICs (cancelled) Contact Details: Email: andreas.thiede@uni-paderborn.de Phone: +49 5251 60-3040 Office: Pohlweg 47-49, 33098 Paderborn Space: P1.402.1

Alberto G. CurtoView profile

Assistant Professor

• Nanophotonics
• Semiconductor Nanophotonics
• Chirality in Optics
• +4 more

Alberto G. Curto is an Assistant Professor at Eindhoven University of Technology, specializing in nanophotonics and semiconductor optoelectronics. He leads research on light-matter interactions at the nanoscale, focusing on atomically thin semiconductors and chiral nanophotonics applications. His work spans sensing, imaging, and spectroscopy, with contributions to directional light emission and chiral detection technologies. Education BSc in Physics, Universidad de Salamanca (2002–2007) MSc and PhD in Photonics, ICFO – The Institute of Photonic Sciences (2008–2013) Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University (2013–2016) Research Interests Curto’s research explores semiconductor nanophotonics for sensing and imaging, leveraging atomically thin materials and chiral optics. Key areas include: Enhanced light-matter interactions using nano-optical structures Chiral detection via dielectric resonators and metasurfaces Exciton dynamics in 2D semiconductors Publications His work emphasizes practical applications of nanophotonics, with recent studies on chiral sensing enhancement, silicon metasurfaces, and exciton manipulation. Over 47 peer-reviewed articles highlight his contributions to light confinement and directional emission. Awards ERC Starting Grant (2020) NWO START-UP Grant (2018) OSA Senior Member (2021) ICFO PhD Thesis Award (2014) Grants & Projects He leads the Zwaartekracht PSN Research Centre for Integrated Nanophotonics (2014–2025), focusing on nanowires, photonic crystals, and photonics applications. Labs & Teams His research group at TU Eindhoven develops novel nanophotonic devices and chiral sensing platforms, collaborating on projects like the ERC CHANSON grant.

Na Young KimView profile

Associate Professor

• Quantum Computing
• Quantum Information Processing
• Nanotechnology
• +5 more

Na Young Kim is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo with affiliations at the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) and Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology. She holds cross-appointments in the Departments of Physics and Astronomy and Chemistry. Her research focuses on developing large-scale quantum processors using novel materials and advanced technologies, including semiconductor quantum processors and multi-functional nanoscale devices. Dr. Kim leads the Quantum Innovation (QuIN) laboratory, pioneering projects in planar architecture design for quantum devices integrating electrical, optical, thermal, and mechanical functionalities. Prior to academia, she worked at Apple Inc. on small display technologies. She earned a BS in Physics from Seoul National University and a PhD in Applied Physics from Stanford University, where she specialized in mesoscopic transport in nanostructures. Her postdoctoral work expanded into quantum optics and nanophotonics through collaborations with international researchers. Current teaching includes courses on quantum mechanics, quantum computing algorithms, quantum information processing devices, and photonic systems. She actively supervises graduate students in quantum technology development and is accepting new applications. Research activities span quantum artificial intelligence, quantum security protocols, and nanotechnology applications. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with experimental implementations in solid-state quantum systems.