Feruz Ganikhanov

Feruz Ganikhanov is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Rhode Island (Kingston, RI). His research focuses on ultrafast spectroscopy, nonlinear optics of semiconductors and 2D materials, and biomedical imaging applications. He has held academic positions at URI since 2013, West Virginia University (2006-2013), and Harvard University (2004-2006).

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics of Quantum Electronics, Moscow State University (1991)
• BS and MS in Physics, Moscow State University (1987)
• Postdoctoral Research at Cornell University (1996-1999)

Research Themes: His work integrates femtosecond laser techniques with advanced materials characterization, addressing topics like phonon dynamics in perovskites, coherent Raman spectroscopy for sub-wavenumber resolution, and nonlinear optical imaging for biomedical applications. Recent studies emphasize ultrafast processes in oxide materials and 2D semiconductors.

Awards:

• NSF CAREER Award (2010)
• Multi-year grants from NSF, NIH, DOD, and RI Commerce (2009-2024)

Technical Contributions: Developed novel methodologies for time-resolved nonlinear spectroscopy and tunable laser systems. His lab focuses on both fundamental material science and translational applications in photonics and bio-imaging.