Alexander Grigorenko

Professor Alexander Grigorenko, affiliated with the University of Manchester's Condensed Matter Physics Group, is a leading researcher in graphene, plasmonics, and metamaterials. His work spans 2D materials, optical modulation, and biosensing technologies.

• Key institutions: National Graphene Institute, University of Manchester
• Research focus: Metamaterials, Plasmonics, 2D Materials, Hydrogen Bonding

His research explores advanced materials for nanophotonics applications, including hybrid graphene-waveguide modulators and topological shear polaritons. He has contributed to the development of graphene-based systems for electrochemical gold extraction from electronic waste, gold recovery, and plasmonic biosensors with ultra-high sensitivity.

Recent publications highlight his expertise in:

• 2D/1D periodic structures for sensing and spectroscopy
• Quantum plasmonic resonances
• Topological darkness in metamaterials
• Electrochemically tunable optical properties
• Self-assembled silicon particles for infrared applications

Grigorenko participated in the H2020 Graphene Flagship Core1 project (2016–2018) and delivered an invited talk on graphene plasmonics in 2016. His work has received significant media attention, including coverage in 11 outlets for miniature computer circuits research (2016).