Philip Trøst Kristensen

Philip Trøst Kristensen is a Senior Researcher at the Department of Electrical and Photonics Engineering, Technical University of Denmark (DTU), affiliated with the NanoPhoton – Center for Nanophotonics. His work focuses on nanoscale light-matter interactions and quantum photonic systems.

His core research spans photonic crystals, quantum dots, optical cavities, waveguides, resonators, and spontaneous emission phenomena. He specializes in extreme light confinement, quasinormal modes, and nanophotonic device simulation, with contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals in clean energy and innovation.

Recent publications (2024-2025) reveal a strong emphasis on topology-optimized optical cavities, quantum dot integration, polariton dynamics in 2D materials, and carrier diffusion in semiconductor nanostructures. His work bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation, featuring advanced techniques like confocal polarization tomography and self-induced back-action trapping.

Dr. Kristensen actively supervises six PhD students across major projects including optical trapping in nanocavities, light-matter interactions with 2D materials, and quantum confinement theory. He collaborates extensively within DTU's photonics ecosystem and presents findings at international conferences such as SPIE.