Michał Szot

Dr. Michał Szot is a researcher at the International Research Centre MagTop, Institute of Physics, Polish Academy of Sciences, Warsaw, Poland, where he conducts advanced R&D within the Weyl Group led by Professor Marcin Matusiak. His work focuses on quantum structures for next-generation optical semiconductor devices.

His academic background:

• Master's Degree (2001), Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw
• PhD (2006), Faculty of Physics, University of Warsaw; doctoral research on far-infrared photoconductivity of CdTe-based semiconductor quantum structures

Research spans quantum structures in lead/cadmium chalcogenides (PbTe/CdTe, PbSe/CdSe), with recent emphasis on photonic and topological effects for infrared detector optimization. His expertise includes thermoelectric properties and room-temperature infrared detector development, leveraging quantum wells and dots for advanced optoelectronic applications.

Scientific recognition:

• Director of Institute of Physics PAS Annual Best Paper Published Award (2013)
• Director of Institute of Physics PAS Annual Best Paper Published Award (2017)
• 15th International Invention and Innovation Show INTARG Award (2022) for room-temperature infrared detector innovation

Dr. Szot has led key projects including photonic optimization of PbTe/CdTe quantum multiwell infrared detectors. As an active member of the Weyl Group at MagTop, he contributes to cutting-edge research in quantum materials and topological phenomena, with significant patent development and international collaboration through institutions like France's National Laboratory for Intense Magnetic Fields.