Andrea Alu

Andrea Alu is a Distinguished Professor of Electrical Engineering and Einstein Professor at the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center. He serves as Founding Director of the Photonics Initiative at the Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC). His primary affiliation is with the Department of Electrical Engineering, with additional ties to the Physics department. Alu’s research focuses on metamaterials, metasurfaces, and photonics, particularly in areas like topological acoustics, nonlinear optics, and bioelectronic devices. His work has produced groundbreaking innovations in wave manipulation, including applications in biomedical engineering and quantum systems.

Alu’s academic career includes leadership roles in the field of photonics, with contributions to roadmapping initiatives for 2D materials and metamaterials. He has pioneered concepts such as time-modulated metasurfaces and nonlocal optical effects. His research is supported by grants focusing on metamaterial theory, quantum metamaterials, and bio-inspired systems. Notable achievements include the 2023 Optical Materials Express Emerging Researcher Best Paper Prize (2024).

Collaborative efforts extend to labs and teams at the ASRC, emphasizing interdisciplinary projects in photonic computing, acoustic cloaking, and reconfigurable meta-devices. His work bridges fundamental physics with applied engineering, addressing challenges in energy-efficient systems and medical technology.