Gero von Plessen

Gero von Plessen is a Professor at RWTH Aachen University, where he holds the Chair of Experimental Physics I A within the Institute of Physics. He is based in the Physikzentrum, Tower 28, Aachen, and actively conducts research on the optoelectronic properties of nanostructures.

His research focuses on plasmonic effects in metallic nanostructures and photo-thermally switchable nanostructures. He employs advanced optical methods with high spatial and temporal resolution to investigate these phenomena, contributing to the field of nanophotonics and condensed matter physics. His work bridges fundamental experimental physics with potential applications in sensing, energy, and information technologies.

The research group emphasizes experimental techniques such as dark-field microscopy, as evidenced by imaging of metallic nanoparticles. Although specific publications are not listed, the long-term focus on nanostructure optics suggests a sustained and coherent research trajectory in nanoscale light-matter interactions.

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Prof. von Plessen is involved in academic teaching, currently seeking a student or scientific assistant for tutorial support in Experimental Physics IV (Atoms, Molecules, Nuclei) for the summer semester 2025, indicating active mentorship and educational leadership. There is no mention of specific grants or funded projects in the provided material.

The research is conducted within the Institute of Physics at RWTH Aachen, likely involving a dedicated laboratory equipped for high-resolution optical experiments on nanostructures, including dark-field microscopy and time-resolved spectroscopy setups.