Alberto G. Curto

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.