Lyubov Titova

Lyubov Titova is a Professor of Physics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) with an affiliate appointment in Chemical Engineering. Her research focuses on ultrafast terahertz and optical spectroscopy of nanomaterials, including applications in photovoltaics, THz photonics, and biomedical diagnostics. She leads the THz Physics Lab, part of WPI’s Energy Research Group and AIM Photonics consortium.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Notre Dame (2005)
• Postdoctoral Fellowships: University of Cincinnati (2005-2007), University of Alberta (2007-2014)

Research Interests:

• Terahertz spectroscopy of 2D materials (MXenes, GeS, SnS₂)
• Ultrafast carrier dynamics in nanomaterials
• Biomedical applications of THz pulses (cancer diagnostics, cell membrane interactions)
• Energy materials for photovoltaics and solar fuel production

Awards & Grants:

• NSF CAREER Award (2018)
• WPI President’s Research Catalyst Grant (2024)
• Funding from NSF, Department of Energy, and industry partnerships

Lab & Collaborations:

• THz Physics Lab at WPI’s Gateway Park
• Partnerships with Clemson University, McGill University, and Los Alamos National Lab