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Esther Wertz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, Applied Physics & Astronomy at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. She obtained her B.S. in Physics from the University of Paris 7 in 2005 and a PhD in Physics from the same institution in 2010, where she pioneered work on polariton condensates in GaAs microcavities. After postdoctoral research at the University of Michigan with Dr. Julie Biteen, she joined RPI in 2015.
- Current Role: Associate Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- University: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- Department: Physics, Applied Physics & Astronomy
- Research Center: Center for Materials, Devices, and Integrated Systems (CMDIS)
Esther’s research focuses on nanoscale light-matter interactions, particularly in plasmonic nanostructures and perovskite materials. Her lab employs super-resolution microscopy to study quantum properties emerging from exciton-plasmon coupling. Key trends in her publications include:
- Investigations into chiral photon emission and ferroelectric perovskites
- Advancements in remote epitaxy for halide perovskites
- Development of plasmonic nanoantennas for single-molecule imaging
- Exploration of carrier lifetime enhancement and phononic effects
She received the PicoQuant Young Investigator Award and secured an NSF CAREER grant in 2020. Her work bridges materials science, quantum optics, and nanophotonics, contributing to next-generation photonic and optoelectronic devices.
