Martin Silies

Prof. Dr. Martin Silies holds the position of Professor für Optoelektronik at the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, within the College of Engineering (Technik Department). His research focuses on advanced optical technologies including nano-optics, photonics, ultrafast laser systems, and optical transistor development. Key projects include the BMBF-funded 'HIL4PhotonSwitch' (plasmonic transistor fabrication) and 'tubLan Q.0' (quantum information transmission).

• BMBF Projects: Photonics transistor fabrication, quantum communication systems
• Main Research Areas: Ultrafast lasers, plasmonic nanostructures, 2D material optoelectronics

Recent work emphasizes quantum coherence in single-photon sources, exciton dynamics in 2D heterostructures, and advanced fabrication techniques using helium-ion lithography. His publications span over two decades with contributions to ultrafast microscopy, nonlinear optics, and nanoscale light-matter interactions.

Notably, Prof. Silies leads initiatives in photonics circuitry and has pioneered room-temperature polariton lasing systems. His lab conducts cutting-edge research at the interface of nanotechnology and quantum optics, leveraging state-of-the-art fabrication and characterization tools. Collaborations include interdisciplinary projects integrating biological fluorescent proteins with photonic systems.