Marian Florescu

Professor Marian Florescu is a faculty member at the University of Surrey's School of Mathematics and Physics, leading the Advanced Technology Institute. His roles include Director of Surrey Research Compute and Head of the Theory and Computation Group. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Quantum Optics from the University of Toronto and has prior experience at Princeton University and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

His research focuses on micro/nano-photonics, hyperuniform disordered materials, quantum optics, and thermal radiation control. Key projects include developing photonic band gap materials, high-Q cavities, and applications in solar energy conversion. He has secured grants exceeding £930,000 for projects like hyperuniform disordered photonics and multi-physics characterization.

Professor Florescu has supervised numerous PhD students (e.g., Adam Burgess, Richard Spalding) and postdocs. His work spans over 100 publications, including breakthroughs in Nature Communications and Physical Review B. He holds patents for hyperuniform disordered structures and optical devices. His teaching includes advanced nanophotonics and electromagnetism courses.

Recent achievements include a £1.1M solar energy project and record 65% sunlight absorption in silicon slabs. His lab explores light-matter interactions in non-crystalline systems, with applications in quantum computing and energy efficiency.