Pavlos Manousiadis

Dr. Pavlos Manousiadis is an Associate Lecturer at the University of St Andrews, School of Physics and Astronomy. His research focuses on visible light communications (VLC), organic semiconductors, and high-speed optical wireless systems. He specializes in developing advanced materials and technologies for VLC, including organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), photovoltaics, and MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) systems. Dr. Manousiadis has contributed to groundbreaking work on fluorescent antennas, energy-harvesting photovoltaics, and ultra-wide coverage VLC systems, emphasizing low-cost, high-performance solutions.

His research aligns with sustainable development goals, particularly in energy-efficient communication technologies. Notable projects include gigabit VLC receivers, high-bandwidth OLEDs, and interference filters leveraging light-matter coupling. Collaborations with institutions like the University of Strathclyde and the University of Oxford highlight his interdisciplinary approach to advancing optical engineering.

Dr. Manousiadis has published over 25 peer-reviewed articles, datasets, and conference contributions, focusing on topics such as silicon photomultipliers, micro-LED transceivers, and perovskite solar cells for VLC applications. His work bridges fundamental material science with practical communication systems, addressing challenges in data rate enhancement, energy efficiency, and alignment-free receiver design.