Marco Rahm

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Marco Rahm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Technische Universität Kaiserslautern, where he leads the junior research group on Metamaterials and Transformation Optics. His research focuses on the design and application of artificial electromagnetic materials for terahertz (THz) technology, including active modulation, sensing, and novel optical components. He maintains close collaborations with the Fraunhofer Institute for Physical Measurement Techniques (IPM) and Duke University’s Center for Metamaterials and Integrated Plasmonics.

Research Interests:
Marco Rahm's research lies at the intersection of metamaterials, transformation optics, and terahertz photonics. He investigates how engineered materials can manipulate electromagnetic waves in unconventional ways, enabling applications such as invisibility cloaking, subwavelength sensing, and dynamically tunable optical devices. His work emphasizes both theoretical design and experimental realization of THz components using metamaterials with reconfigurable properties.

Publication Trends:
His recent publications reveal a strong focus on terahertz metamaterials, with key themes including gradient-index lenses, surface wave control, active modulation using graphene or semiconductors, and transformation-optical devices. The works span high-impact journals in optics and applied physics, demonstrating expertise in both fundamental theory and device engineering.

• Scientific Awards:
• Excellent Poster Award, 4th Workshop on Terahertz Technology (2009)

Advising and Grants:
He supervises multiple PhD and diploma students, including Benjamin Reinhard, Peter Weis, and Jens Neu, guiding research in THz sensing, tunable metamaterials, and surface waves. His group benefits from institutional support through the Fraunhofer Attract program and international partnerships, particularly with Duke University, enabling cutting-edge research in electromagnetic metamaterials.

Labs and Teams:
Rahm leads the junior research group 'Metamaterials and Transformation Optics' at TU Kaiserslautern, closely linked with the Fraunhofer IPM group he also directs. The team includes physicists and engineers working on micro/nanofabrication, optical characterization, and simulation of metamaterials, forming an interdisciplinary effort in advanced THz optics.