Esa Jaatinen

Professor Esa Jaatinen is a Professor at the School of Chemistry & Physics, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). He holds academic leadership roles including Director of Graduate Research Education and Development and Chair of the Research Degrees Committee. His research focuses on nonlinear optics, laser physics, and plasmonic photocatalysts, with applications in sensor technology and environmental protection.

Education:

• PhD in Laser Physics (Australian National University)
• GradCert(TechManag) (Deakin University)
• BSc(Hons) in Physics (University of Queensland)

Research Interests:

Jaatinen's work spans Stand-off Raman sensors, surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), plasmonic photocatalysts, and nonlinear optical phenomena. He emphasizes practical applications such as explosive detection and environmental monitoring. His contributions include developing UV stand-off Raman systems and advancing photocatalytic materials for visible-light reactions.

Publications & Awards:

With over 50 publications, his recent work includes studies on laser-induced fluorescence, UV-C disinfection, and nonlinear optical materials. Notable awards include the 2001 Iizuka Prize and Senior Membership in the Optical Society of America.

Grants & Roles:

He leads projects funded by Australian Competitive Grants, including portable Raman sensor development. His administrative roles focus on HDR student development and research training.

Labs & Teams:

Jaatinen collaborates with QUT's Centre of Materials Science and leads interdisciplinary teams in nanosensors and environmental analytics.