Ewold Verhagen

Ewold Verhagen is Full Professor (Part-Time) of Nano-optomechanics at Eindhoven University of Technology and leads the Photonic Forces research group at AMOLF. His expertise spans nanophotonics, optomechanics, and quantum measurement.

Research focuses on light-matter interactions at nanoscales, particularly photon-phonon coupling in optomechanical systems. Current investigations include quantum control of mechanical motion, non-reciprocal phenomena, plasmonic sensors, and development of high-Q photonic resonators for applications in quantum information and precision sensing.

Recent publications demonstrate advancements in fiber-tip nanophotonics, exciton-optomechanical coupling, and engineered quantum dot systems, reflecting consistent innovation in nanoscale light manipulation and measurement techniques.

• Recipient of Dutch Physics Thesis Award, FOM Valorization Award, NWO Vidi Grant, and ERC Starting Grant
• Board member of NanoLabNL national nanotechnology facility