Marini Andrea

Marini Andrea is an Associate Professor affiliated with the University of L'Aquila and the CNR Institute for Superconductors, Innovative Materials, and Devices. His work focuses on nonlinear optics, plasmonics, nanomaterials, and ultrafast phenomena. Key research areas include phase-matched nonlinear processes in layered semiconductors, chiroptical sensing using plasmonic nanostructures, and the development of novel photonic devices. He has over 120 peer-reviewed articles, with recent contributions published in Nature Photonics, Physical Review A, and ACS Photonics. His studies explore topics such as topological light bullets in graphene-based metamaterials and nonlinear dynamics in near-zero-index materials.

Research interests span quantum optics, nanostructured materials, and ultrafast optical processes, with applications in photonics and sensing. His work often integrates theoretical and computational approaches, leveraging tools like the Yambo code for excited-state simulations. Collaborations involve institutions worldwide, including CLEO, Frontiers in Optics, and international conferences on metamaterials and plasmonics.

Marini’s contributions address challenges in optical signal processing, energy-efficient photonics, and novel materials for next-generation photonic technologies. His lab focuses on advancing fundamental understanding and practical applications of light-matter interactions at nanoscale dimensions.