Lewis Hill

Lewis Hill is a Research Fellow at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) and an external theory postdoc co-located at the University of Strathclyde, working with Prof. Gian-Luca Oppo. He holds degrees in Mathematics and Theoretical/Computational Physics from Cardiff University, where he received the Professor John Parrot Prize in 2017. His research focuses on nonlinear optics, quantum optics, and photonics, with an emphasis on symmetry-breaking phenomena in microresonators and Kerr nonlinear systems. His work explores topics such as optical solitons, frequency combs, and integrated optical devices.

Key research interests include the dynamics of light-matter interactions, cavity solitons, and the design of novel photonic devices leveraging nonlinear effects. His contributions span both theoretical and applied aspects of photonics, including applications in optical switching, quantum technologies, and real-time imaging of standing-wave patterns in microresonators.

• Education: BSc/MSc in Mathematics and Theoretical/Computational Physics (Cardiff University)
• Award: Professor John Parrot Prize (2017)
• Key Areas: Spontaneous symmetry breaking, Kerr nonlinearity, microresonator engineering

His publications highlight advancements in vectorial frequency combs, polarization dynamics, and the development of integrated optical systems through symmetry-breaking principles. Lewis is part of the Theory Division at MPL, contributing to cutting-edge research in photonics and quantum optics.