Hamid Ohadi

Dr. Hamid Ohadi is a Reader and Researcher at the School of Physics and Astronomy, University of St Andrews. He leads the Quantum Light-Matter Lab, focusing on photonics and quantum science, particularly exploring emergent phenomena in non-equilibrium light-matter systems and single-particle nonlinearities. His research aims to advance quantum technologies through studies of Rydberg excitons and polaritons in microcavities. Dr. Ohadi has supervised multiple PhD students, including Anindya Sundar Paul, who graduated in 2025 and now works at Quandela.

Research Interests:
His work spans quantum optics, polariton condensates, nonlinear optics, and topological photonic states. He investigates light-matter interactions in semiconductors, with recent breakthroughs in Cu2O microcavities and 2D perovskites. Key areas include Rydberg polaritons, topological states, and room-temperature quantum systems.

Publications:
Recent work includes studies on asymmetric topological photonic states in perovskite microcavities and nonlinear Rydberg exciton-polaritons in Cu2O. These contributions highlight advancements in quantum materials and optoelectronic applications.

Awards and Grants:
While no specific awards are mentioned, his high-impact publications reflect ongoing success in securing research grants. Collaborations span institutions like Hitachi Cambridge and Macquarie University.

Labs and Teams:
The Quantum Light-Matter Lab at St Andrews is central to his work. Projects include 'Giant Rydberg Polaritons' and 'Room-Temperature Polaritons', aiming to develop scalable quantum systems.