Sagar Sehrawat is a Doctoral Researcher at the Department of Applied Physics , Aalto University. His work focuses on plasmonic metasurfaces and electromagnetic multipole interactions in nanoscale systems. Affiliation: Aalto University, Department of Applied Physics Research Groups: Optics and Photonics Research Interests span: Plasmonics and Nanophotonics Electromagnetic Multipole Hybridization Light Enhancement in Metal Nanostructures Near-Field Optics and Metasurface Engineering Publications (2024) include studies on: Multipole coupling in nanoscatterers Higher-order resonance effects in nanodisc trimers Octupole-enhanced light localization in nanodimers Contact: sagar.sehrawat@aalto.fi
Dr. Xiaopeng Li is an Associate Professor at the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering , University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) , leading research in Additive Manufacturing , Advanced Materials , and Machine Learning . He earned his PhD in Materials Engineering from The University of Queensland (2013), where his thesis won the Best Thesis Award from the Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Design in Light Metals. Academic Journey : Assistant Professor at The University of Western Australia (2013–2016), Research Fellow at KU Leuven (2016–2017), and UNSW faculty (2017–present). Research Focus : Additive manufacturing of metallic glasses/light alloys, bioactive materials, and medical devices. His work integrates machine learning for process-structure-property optimization. Collaborations : Partnerships with Stanford University , MIT , KU Leuven , CSIRO , and industry leaders in advanced manufacturing. Awards : Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow (2020), World’s Top 2% Scientists (2020–present, Materials & Applied Physics).
Jie Ji is a Researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology , affiliated with the Photonics and Semiconductor Nanophysics department. Their work focuses on advanced photonics research in terahertz (THz) metasurfaces, with a particular interest in polaritons, bound states, and electromagnetic field manipulation. Research Interests : Jie Ji’s research explores the topology and tunability of THz vibro-polaritons, symmetry-protected bound states, and quasi-bound states in metasurfaces. Key areas include Brillouin zone analysis, Q factor optimization, and electromagnetic field modulation. Projects : Currently involved in a project titled 2e Onderzoek naar biomolecular sensing op THz frequenties (2023–2028), collaborating with experts like J. Gómez Rivas. Email : j.ji@tue.nl
Gregory Houzet serves as a Lecturer at University Savoie Mont Blanc, holding dual roles at the CROMA Laboratory (UMR CNRS 5130) and the University Institute of Technology (IUT) of Chambéry. At the IUT, he heads the Multimedia and Internet Professions (MMI) department and serves as Educational Manager for the DAEU B digitally oriented program. His responsibilities span teaching signal processing fundamentals, electronics for connected objects, and digital literacy across multiple technical curricula. Houzet's research centers on high-frequency electromagnetic systems with emphasis on Microwave Engineering, RF Communications, and Antenna Design. His work explores Ferroelectric Materials for tunable devices, Metamaterials for wave manipulation, and High-Frequency Characterization techniques extending to 100 GHz. Key applications include biomedical sensors, 5G/6G communications, and corrosion-resistant measurement systems. He employs both theoretical modeling and experimental validation through the CROMA Laboratory's advanced facilities. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) biomedical sensing through hyperfrequency measurements of physiological fluids, (2) low-cost characterization of corrosive materials using modified SMA probes, and (3) reconfigurable antenna systems for 4G/5G via printed electronics and metamaterials. His work consistently bridges academic research with practical engineering solutions, often featuring cost-effective methodologies and interdisciplinary collaboration within the CROMA framework. Houzet actively contributes to laboratory innovation through the CROMA research unit (UMR CNRS 5130), where his team develops measurement protocols for extreme environments and novel RF components. His leadership in the MMI department drives curriculum development for digital professions while maintaining strong ties to industry applications in IoT and sustainable technology.
Daniela De Biase is an Associate Professor of Biochemistry at Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies within the Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicine. She teaches Biochemistry across multiple degree programs including Medicine and Surgery, Dentistry, and Molecular Biology, with courses delivered both in Italian and English. Her institutional roles include serving as Vice-president of the full cycle degree course in Medicina e Chirurgia 'E' (Latina, Polo Pontino) and Coordinator of the interfaculty Monitoring Committee overseeing quality for over 90 degree courses. Her research spans three interconnected domains: Microbiology-Molecular Biology focusing on transcriptional regulation and biochemistry of glutamate and glutamine-dependent acid resistance systems in Escherichia coli and other enteric bacteria; Biochemistry where she is an expert on PLP-dependent enzymes, particularly glutamate decarboxylase (GAD) and GABA-transaminase; and Biotechnology where she engineers GAD for biotech applications and studies acid stress response for food and biotech sector applications. Her work has evolved toward nanotechnology applications for pathogen detection and antimicrobial development, as evidenced by her recent publications. Prof. De Biase serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals including Molecular Microbiology and Frontiers in Microbiology. She has organized multiple international conferences, most notably as Chair of the COST Action CA18113 'Understanding and exploiting the impacts of low pH on micro-organisms'. Her research funding includes principal investigator roles for multiple Sapienza research projects and the COST Action grant. Her recent publications reveal a clear trajectory toward interdisciplinary research combining microbiology, biochemistry, and nanotechnology, with increasing emphasis on practical applications for pathogen detection, antimicrobial development, and medical diagnostics. The publications demonstrate a consistent focus on bacterial stress responses while expanding into novel technological applications. 2021: Habilitation to Full Professor BIOS-07/A (Biochemistry) 2010: Visiting Professor at Laboratoire de Biologie et Pharmacologie Appliquée - Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS) de Cachan-France Member of Editorial Board of Molecular Microbiology (2023-present) Associate Editor for Frontiers in Microbiology (2017-present) Chair of COST Action CA18113 'Understanding and exploiting the impacts of low pH on micro-organisms' (2022-present) Prof. De Biase leads research projects investigating carbon-phosphorus and carbon-sulfur containing amino acids and their derivatives, with applications ranging from antimicrobial development to biocatalysis. She coordinates the Internationalization Commission for the Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicine and serves as Sapienza Referent teacher and Work package Leader for Erasmus+ KA220 project 'DOMINOS'. Her laboratory facilities include the 'Laboratori di Biochimica e Biologia Molecolare delle Cellule Procariotiche e delle Cellule Eucariotiche' and 'Laboratorio Batteriologia'. Her educational background includes a PhD in Biochemistry from the University of Wales (1991), a summa cum laude Degree in Biological Sciences from Sapienza University of Rome (1987), and classical studies from Liceo 'Giulio Cesare' in Rome (1983). She has been progressively building her academic career at Sapienza University since 1991, advancing from Assistant Professor to her current Associate Professor position.
Komron Shayegan is a Postdoctoral Scholar Research Associate in Applied Physics and Materials Science, currently affiliated with the Electrical Engineering department. He earned his B.S.E. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University in 2018, with a concentration in Electronic Devices and Materials. His career includes research at attocube systems AG in electronics, followed by advanced studies and publications in thermal radiation and nanophotonics. Princeton University (B.S.E. 2018) – Electrical Engineering, Electronic Devices and Materials Komron’s research focuses on nonreciprocal thermal radiation, nanophotonic engineering, and optical metasurfaces. He explores magneto-optical coupling, infrared absorption, and broadband emissivity control, with applications in energy efficiency and optical communication. His work also extends to organic electronics and thin-film solar cell optimization. Key trends in Komron’s publications include thermal radiation manipulation, magneto-optical effects, metasurface design, and advanced optical coatings. His studies bridge semiconductor physics, nanophotonics, and infrared spectroscopy, emphasizing directional and spectral control of thermal emission and absorption. Komron’s lab work involves experimental validation of Kirchhoff’s law violations, development of electrically tunable apertures, and deposition techniques for low-refractive-index materials. While formal grants and awards aren’t listed, his contributions to high-power optical devices and reconfigurable surfaces highlight his technical expertise.
Dr. Duhyun Lee is a researcher at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT), specializing in the development of metaphotonic devices and nanoimprint lithography for semiconductor applications. His work bridges advanced materials science and optoelectronics, focusing on cutting-edge nanoscale technologies. Research Interests Metamaterials and photonic nanostructures Semiconductor fabrication techniques Optical beam steering and quantum well systems Selected Publication Trends His 2019 work on all-dielectric electrooptic III–V multiple-quantum-well metasurfaces highlights expertise in nanophotonics, semiconductor devices, and dynamic optical control.
Ognjen Ilic is a Professor at the University of Minnesota. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a B.A. in Physics and Mathematics from Harvard University. His research focuses on nanoscale photonics, radiative heat transfer, and thermal radiation phenomena in nanophotonic structures. Education: B.A. in Physics and Mathematics, Harvard University Ph.D. in Physics, MIT (advisor: Marin Soljačić and John Joannopoulos) His work spans photonic metagratings for self-stabilizing lightsails, broadband antireflective films using silicon nanoparticles, and solar-powered water harvesting systems. Recent publications highlight his contributions to dielectric materials, optical manipulation, and radiative transfer. Notable scientific awards include the 3M Non-Tenured Faculty Award. Funding sources for his research include the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, Army Research Office, and Breakthrough Initiatives. Collaborations with institutions like Caltech and the Kavli Nanoscience Institute further extend his impact.
Dr. Nick Batara is a Consultant in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Exponent Failure Analysis Associates , specializing in photovoltaics and semiconductor materials. He earned his PhD in Materials Science in 2017, focusing on computational modeling of light-directed meso-structured semiconductor films. Research Interests: Photovoltaics, semiconductor films, computational modeling, and materials science. Publications highlight his work in optoelectronic materials, plasmonic systems, and photonic nanostructures. Notable trends include advancements in 2D semiconductor alloys, transparent conductive contacts, and mid-infrared photonic crystals.
Francesco Monticone is an Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University. He earned his B.Sc. and M.Sc. (summa cum laude) from Politecnico di Torino, Italy (2009, 2011), and his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (2016) under Prof. Andrea Alu. Joining Cornell in 2017, his research bridges electromagnetics, metamaterials, and nanophotonics with applications from microwaves to optical frequencies. Education: B.Sc., Politecnico di Torino (2009) M.Sc., Politecnico di Torino (2011) Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin (2016) His research focuses on wave interaction with engineered materials, including cloaking, non-Hermitian systems, and topological electromagnetics. He explores non-traditional paradigms like time-modulated metasurfaces and photonic time crystals to overcome physical limitations in absorption, reflection, and nonlinear optics. Recent work spans nonlocal flat optics , multi-MHz wireless power transfer , and quantum optical metasurfaces , emphasizing cross-disciplinary innovation. His publications in journals like Physical Review Letters and Nature Nanotechnology highlight extreme wave control and causality-driven design. Scientific Awards Michael Tien ’72 Sustained Excellence and Innovation in Engineering Education Award (2020) Leopold B. Felsen Award for Excellence in Electrodynamics (2019) AFOSR Young Investigator Program Award (2018) Margarida Jacome Dissertation Award (2017) Dr. Monticone has authored 100+ peer-reviewed works with 5000+ citations and delivered 40+ invited talks. He serves as a reviewer for journals/conferences and has been on the organizing committee of the Metamaterials Congress since 2015. His research group combines theoretical, numerical, and experimental approaches to push boundaries in applied electromagnetics.
PD Dr. Theobald Lohmueller is a researcher at the University of Munich , affiliated with the Optics / Membrane Biophysics department. His work focuses on developing optical tools to study and manipulate biological systems using photo-switchable molecules and plasmonic nanoparticles. Research Themes: Optical control of lipid bilayer membranes Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) Plasmonic particle manipulation Localized heat generation in biophysics Nanophotonic biosensors Quantum science applications Recent Article Trends: Advancements in high-Q metasurfaces for biospectroscopy AI-enabled classification of membrane dynamics Indefinite near-infrared photoswitching mechanisms Single-protein SERS detection via DNA-origami Dynamic trapping of plasmonic dimers Contact: t.lohmueller@lmu.de
Professor Alina Karabchevsky is affiliated with the Department of Physics at Lancaster University . She leads the Light-on-a-Chip Laboratory , focusing on multidisciplinary research at the intersection of electronic engineering, nanotechnology, physics, and chemistry. Her research drives advancements in on-chip photonics , enabling breakthroughs in nanoscale light control and quantum technologies. Applications include on-chip computing , quantum systems , point-of-care diagnostics , portable medical devices, and green energy solutions . Recent publications (2025) highlight her work on optoelectronic reservoir computing , quantum photonic chips , chiral sensing metasurfaces , and liquid crystal vortex lenses . These span subfields like neural networks with optical feedback , bound states in the continuum , and adaptive topological photonics . Her work emphasizes multidisciplinary innovation for next-generation photonic systems, though no awards, grants, or student advisement details are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.
Michele Cotrufo is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Optics, with expertise in nanophotonics and quantum optics. He obtained his BS (2010) and MS (2012) in Physics from the University of Bari and Padova, Italy, followed by a PhD at Eindhoven University of Technology (Netherlands) in 2017. His postdoctoral work spanned the University of Texas at Austin and CUNY Advanced Science Research Center (New York City). Research Interests: Optical Metasurfaces Quantum Metamaterials Quantum Optics Hybrid Optomechanical Systems Scientific Award: Photonics Young Investigator Award (MDPI, 2023) Teaching: • OPT 201: Geometrical Optics • OPT 412: Quantum Mechanics - Optics
Maxim Shcherbakov is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Samueli School of Engineering, University of California, Irvine (UCI). His research integrates fundamental physics with nanotechnology to advance photonic devices for applications in AR/VR, quantum computing, and telecommunications.
Monika Fleischer is a Professor at the University of Tübingen, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and the Department of Physics. She leads the research group Nanostructuring for nano-optics at the Institute of Applied Physics (IAP). Her research focuses on plasmonics, nanostructures, and semiconductor materials. Key areas include mechano-optical coupling, Fano resonances, and advanced nanofabrication techniques. She has contributed extensively to applications in biosensing, photonic devices, and optoelectronics. Recent publications highlight her work on dynamic plasmonic tuning, polarization analysis in nanostructures, and hybrid systems for quantum optics. Her group explores flexible substrates and computational methods for spectral analysis.
