Jose Tito Mendonca

Jose Tito Mendonca is a Visiting Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde, Faculty of Science. He is actively engaged in theoretical and applied research in plasma and laser physics, with a focus on wave-particle interactions and collective phenomena in plasmas and atomic systems.

• Institution: University of Strathclyde
• School: Faculty of Science
• Department: Department of Physics
• Rank: Visiting Professor

His research interests span Plasma Physics, Laser Physics, Photonics, and Scattering Physics, with notable contributions to the understanding of Brillouin scattering, photon acceleration, and high orbital angular momentum light generation. His work bridges fundamental theory with potential applications in ionospheric modification and advanced light sources.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in wave manipulation in plasma and atomic media, particularly involving twisted light, collective scattering, and nonlinear wave interactions. These studies often involve international collaborations and are published in high-impact journals such as Nature Communications and Physical Review A.

Scientific Awards

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Regarding advising and grants, there is no mention of students supervised or funding received. However, his participation in research activities related to EISCAT indicates involvement in large-scale experimental-theoretical collaborations. He contributes to datasets and modeling efforts, suggesting active engagement in funded or institution-supported research programs.

There is no explicit mention of labs or research teams led by him, but his collaborative work with researchers at EISCAT and in cold atom systems suggests integration into broader international research networks focused on plasma and quantum optics experiments.