Denis Akimov

Dr. Denis Akimov is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz-IPHT) in Jena, Germany, working within the Research Department of Spectroscopy/Imaging and the Molecular Imaging working group. His email contact is denis.akimov@leibniz-ipht.de and his office is located in building HG, room S47.

Dr. Akimov's research focuses on advanced optical imaging and spectroscopy techniques, with particular expertise in nonlinear optical microscopy. His work spans several key areas including coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS), surface-enhanced spectroscopy, plasmonics, and ultrafast laser techniques. He has made significant contributions to the development of molecular imaging approaches for biomedical applications, especially in cancer diagnostics.

Analysis of his publication record from 2015-2025 reveals a strong emphasis on plasmon-enhanced nonlinear optical techniques, particularly using specialized grating structures like azimuthally chirped gratings and plasmonic Doppler gratings. His research demonstrates how plasmonic nanostructures can enhance light-matter interactions across multiple frequencies, with applications spanning from fundamental molecular dynamics studies to practical biomedical imaging solutions. A notable trend is his focus on spatially resolved enhancement effects in nonlinear spectroscopy and the development of methods to suppress background signals for improved molecular specificity.

Dr. Akimov has collaborated extensively with Jürgen Popp and other researchers at Leibniz-IPHT, contributing to numerous high-impact publications in journals such as Laser & Photonics Reviews, ACS Nano, and Nano Letters. His work bridges fundamental optical physics with practical biomedical applications, particularly in cancer diagnostics where his multimodal imaging approaches show promise for improving surgical decision-making.