Imad Agha

Imad Agha is an Associate Professor with a joint appointment in the College of Arts and Sciences (Physics) and the School of Engineering (Department of Electro-Optics and Photonics) at the University of Dayton. He is a full-time faculty member actively engaged in cutting-edge research in photonics, quantum optics, and nanomaterials.

His research interests include:

• Photonics and integrated photonic circuits
• Phase change materials (e.g., GST, Sb2Se3) for optical switching and memory
• Orbital angular momentum and optical vortex beams
• Metasurfaces and spatially variant photonic crystals
• Infrared detection using hyperdoped silicon
• Ultrafast and real-time spectroscopy
• GeSn-based optoelectronic devices

His recent publications (2023–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on reconfigurable optical devices, tunable mid-infrared filters, quantum photonic transceivers, and advanced spectroscopy techniques. The work leverages machine learning, nanofabrication, and novel materials to enable next-generation photonic systems for communication, imaging, and sensing. Key themes include energy efficiency, ultrafast response, and chip-scale integration.

Scientific awards are not listed in the provided text.

Dr. Agha advises graduate students and likely leads a research group involved in experimental and theoretical photonics. His work is supported by grants related to materials development, optical device engineering, and quantum technologies, though specific grants are not listed. He collaborates across engineering and physics disciplines, particularly in the development of hybrid photonic systems.

His research is conducted within advanced photonics and nanofabrication laboratories at the University of Dayton, focusing on optical characterization, device testing, and materials synthesis.