Malgosia Kaczmarek

Professor Malgosia Kaczmarek is a distinguished academic at the University of Southampton's Department of Physics and Astronomy within the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Her research spans cutting-edge interdisciplinary fields bridging physics, materials science, and photonics.

Her primary research interests focus on liquid crystal systems, terahertz optics, and metamaterial applications. Key areas include:

• Development of liquid crystal devices for optical modulation
• Nanoscale manipulation using terahertz radiation
• Integration of metamaterials with soft matter systems
• Photovoltaic applications in spatial-light modulators
• Characterization of nanostructured materials for optoelectronic devices

Analysis of her recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on experimental photonics with practical applications in optical switching, sensing, and nanoscale control systems. Her work demonstrates significant innovation in combining liquid crystals with metamaterials for terahertz applications.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• SPIE Fellow (2020) - prestigious recognition for contributions to optics and photonics

Professor Kaczmarek actively supervises PhD students including Ben Stedman (PhD ORC) and India Jane Julia Cook (PhD Physics), while securing competitive grants from EPSRC, Royal Society, Leverhulme Trust, and United States Air Force. She serves as a reviewer for Frontiers in Photonics and Nanomaterials journals, demonstrating her standing in the international research community.