Andrei Kiriliouk

Professor Andrei Kiriliouk serves as Chair of Condensed Matter Physics at Radboud University, with primary affiliation in the Department of Condensed Matter Physics. He maintains significant external roles including membership on the Steering Committee of the European School on Magnetism and the Proposal Review Panel at LabEx NIE (University of Strasbourg) since 2018.

His research pioneers (Nonlinear) magneto-optics and ultrafast spin dynamics, focusing on phonon-driven magnetization switching and all-optical control of ferroelectric polarization. His group employs femtosecond laser spectroscopy to investigate non-thermal processes in nanomagnetic systems, with breakthroughs enabling field-free manipulation of magnetic order through crystal lattice dynamics.

Recent publication trends reveal a strategic shift toward phononics and epsilon-near-zero materials, culminating in two 2024 Nature publications demonstrating permanent ultrafast switching mechanisms. His work bridges condensed matter physics, ultrafast optics, and materials science with strong emphasis on experimental innovation.

Key recognitions include:

• ERC Advanced Grant INTERPHON (2024) for Interactive phononic matter
• Best teacher of the year award from Onderwijsinstituut Moleculaire Wetenschappen (2013)

Professor Kiriliouk actively supervises Bachelor and Master students through internships and theses while teaching core courses including Fundamentals of Magnetism and Quantum Mechanics 1. His ERC-funded research program supports a vibrant experimental group pursuing ultrafast control of quantum materials. Though no formal lab name is specified, his team operates at the forefront of laser-driven magnetism research within Radboud's physics infrastructure.