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Francesco V. Pepe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy, where he is affiliated with the Dipartimento Interateneo di Fisica. He leads the Quantum Optical Technologies Laboratory (QuOT Lab) and is the Principal Investigator of the INFN project PICS (Plenoptic Imaging with Correlations), focused on advancing correlation plenoptic microscopy. His research spans quantum imaging, quantum information, and quantum optics, with a strong emphasis on correlation-based imaging techniques and their applications in high-resolution 3D microscopy.
- PhD in Physics (specific institution and year not specified in text)
His research interests lie at the intersection of quantum optics and imaging science, focusing on quantum imaging, correlation-based microscopy, plenoptic imaging, light-field technologies, and quantum information processing. He explores the use of intensity correlations in light to overcome classical limitations in resolution, depth of field, and imaging speed. His work also extends to quantum simulation of many-body systems (e.g., Schwinger model), bound states in the continuum, and light-matter interactions in waveguide QED platforms.
The recent articles (2024–2025) reveal a strong trend toward quantum-inspired imaging techniques, particularly correlation plenoptic and hyperspectral imaging, with applications in turbulence-robust and real-time volumetric imaging. There is also a significant focus on quantum simulation of gauge theories using quantum computing platforms, dimensional reduction in field theories, and non-Markovian dynamics in quantum systems. The consistent use of correlation measurements, quantum error mitigation, and GPU-accelerated processing highlights a multidisciplinary approach combining theory, computation, and experimental design.
Francesco V. Pepe has supervised Master’s students in Physics and is actively involved in collaborative research projects. While no formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text, his leadership in the INFN PICS project and extensive publication record underscore his prominence in the field. He has also contributed to advancements in quantum decay dynamics, spontaneous emission in dispersive media, and nonexponential decay phenomena, often in collaboration with leading researchers in quantum optics and condensed matter physics.
He is associated with the QuOT Lab, which focuses on developing quantum optical technologies for imaging and sensing. The lab engages in both theoretical modeling and experimental implementation, particularly in correlation imaging, plenoptic microscopy, and quantum simulation. The team collaborates widely across Italy and internationally, contributing to projects in quantum 3D imaging, remote sensing, and Earth observation.
