Markus Allgaier

Markus Allgaier is a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in the Department of Physics at the University of Oregon's College of Arts and Sciences. His research focuses on quantum optics, optical measurement techniques, and environmental sensing applications in cryosphere physics.

Research Interests

• Quantum Sensing and Photonics
• Optical Characterization of Snow and Ice
• Free-Space Optical Communication
• Climate Change Impact Monitoring

His recent publications demonstrate expertise in developing low-cost, portable optical instruments for environmental research using smartphone sensors and diode lasers. Notably, he has pioneered a photon-counting diffuse LiDAR system for glacier ice analysis.