David F.P. Pile

Dr. David F.P. Pile is a physicist specializing in condensed matter physics with a focus on plasmonics and nano-optics. He holds a PhD in Physics from Queensland University of Technology (2003) and has held research positions at the University of Tokushima and UC Berkeley. Since November 2008, he has served as an editor at Nature Photonics while maintaining academic affiliations as a Visiting Scholar.

His research interests center on theoretical analysis and experimental investigation of condensed matter physics, particularly acoustic & optic wave propagation including plasmon-polaritons, slow and fast light phenomena, novel waveguide designs, and physics of periodic and layered media. His work bridges theoretical physics with practical nanophotonic applications, focusing on manipulating light at subwavelength scales.

Dr. Pile's publication record shows consistent output in top journals from 1999-2009, with significant contributions to plasmonics including the prediction and experimental confirmation of plasmonic nanofocusing effects and the discovery of channel-plasmons in sharp V-grooves. His 2004 paper became the most accessed article in the American Institute of Physics that December, demonstrating the impact of his work.

• Selected for the February 12, 2007 issue of Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science & Technology
• Number 1 accessed article of the American Institute of Physics, December 2004

His collaborative research spans multiple institutions including UC Berkeley, Imperial College London, CNRS, and various Japanese universities, reflecting the international recognition of his expertise in plasmonics and nano-optics. His work has provided foundational insights for subsequent developments in plasmon nanolasers and other nanophotonic devices.