Eva Oton Martinez

Eva Oton Martinez is an Assistant Professor at the Military University of Technology. Her research focuses on liquid crystals, photonics, and applied physics, with a strong emphasis on photonic devices, optical effects, and material engineering. She has contributed to advancements in blue phase liquid crystals, tunable optical systems, and nanoparticle-enhanced materials.

Her work spans topics such as liquid crystal orientation control, self-assembly mechanisms, and the integration of liquid crystals into optical waveguides and sensors. Notable achievements include pioneering studies on 3D photonic crystal switches and pathogen detection using lyotropic liquid crystals.

Recent publications highlight innovations in spin-orbit coupled photonic lattices, all-optical switching systems, and the use of achiral nanoparticles to enhance thermal stability in blue phases. Her research bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in optics and photonics.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided profile. She collaborates widely with institutions and researchers globally, contributing to both theoretical and applied studies in her field.