Markus Pollnau

Markus Pollnau is a Professor in Photonics at the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), part of the School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering at the University of Surrey. He holds an MSc in Physics from the University of Hamburg (1992) and a PhD in Physics from the University of Bern (1996). His career includes roles as a Project Leader at EPFL (Switzerland), Full Professor at the University of Twente, and visiting appointments at Harvard University and the University of Jena. His research focuses on rare-earth-ion spectroscopy, optical lasers, and integrated optical devices for biomedical and spectral coherence applications.

• Education:
• MSc Physics, University of Hamburg, 1992
• PhD Physics, University of Bern, 1996

Research interests span quantum optics, rare-earth-doped materials, and laser mode structures. Collaborations include institutions like ETH Zurich, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Forschungszentrum Jülich. His publications address topics from quantum principles to thin-film deposition and laser dynamics.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed, but his work reflects significant contributions to photonics and materials science. He advises students and leads research teams at the ATI, focusing on cutting-edge optical technologies.