Kouris Stylianos

Professor Stylianos Kouris holds a position at the Department of Physics, University of Patras, with affiliations to IEXH/FORTH and visiting roles at French universities. His research focuses on Laser Physics, Non-Linear Optics, and nanomaterials like graphene derivatives. He earned his B.A. in Physics from the University of Athens and advanced degrees (DEA/PhD) in Plasma Physics from the University of Toulouse. Key roles include Professor of Laser Physics since 2004, Principal Investigator at IHDL/FORTH, and visiting professorships at Angers, Bourgogne, and Cergy-Pontoise universities.

• Education: B.A. Physics (University of Athens, 1980), DEA/PhD in Plasma Physics (University of Toulouse, 1984).

His research explores nonlinear optical materials, including graphene-based systems, nanocomposites, and plasmonic nanoparticles. Over 150+ publications span topics like optical limiting, femtosecond dynamics, and LIBS for material analysis. Awards include NATO and French Government scholarships. His work extends to environmental diagnostics via LIBS and machine learning-based material classification.

Publications emphasize nanomaterials' nonlinear responses, with recent trends focusing on graphene derivatives, functionalized 2D materials, and broadband optical limiting. Collaborations include FORTH, University of Crete, and international teams.

• Awards: NATO Postdoctoral Fellowship (1988), French Government Scholarship (1981), IKY Scholarship (1976).

Advising and grants highlight interdisciplinary research, including EU-funded projects on nanomaterials. His lab (http://nam.wpnet.upatras.gr/) focuses on experimental and theoretical studies in laser physics and nonlinear optics.