N. Asger Mortensen

N. Asger Mortensen is a Professor and D-IAS Chair at the Danish Institute for Advanced Study, University of Southern Denmark. He serves as Scientific Director of the DNRF Center of Excellence POLIMA, focusing on polariton-driven light-matter interactions. His career spans leadership roles at SDU and DTU, including VILLUM Investigator grants.

• Education: Dr. scient. (2021) University of Copenhagen; Dr. techn. (2006), PhD (2001), MSc (1998) from Technical University of Denmark.
• Research Interests: Quantum plasmonics, nanophotonics, metamaterials, optofluidics, and light-matter interactions in structured materials. His work bridges classical electrodynamics and quantum physics, emphasizing nonlocal effects and polaritonic phenomena.
• Recent Articles: Explore nonlocality in photonic materials, plasmonic systems in 2D materials, and polariton dynamics. Keywords include Nanophotonics, Quantum Optics, and Condensed Matter, with subfields like Surface Plasmons, Exciton Polaritons, and Topological Insulators.
• Scientific Awards:
  • Fyens Stiftstidendes Forskerpris (2023)
  • Elected Member, Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters (2022)
  • VILLUM Investigator (2017)
  • European Optics Prize (2008, 2004)
• Grants: Leads DNRF CoE (2023-2029, ~60 MDKK) and VILLUM Investigator (2017-2023, ~40 MDKK). Co-applicant on numerous international collaborations.
• Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for Science Advances and Nanophotonics, with past roles at Optics Express and Journal of Physics: Condensed Matter.