Pál Andor Maák

Pál Andor Maák is an Associate Professor at the Department of Atomic Physics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). His research focuses on acousto-optic devices, laser systems, and biomedical applications of optical technologies. Key areas include the design of femtosecond lasers, nonlinear microscopy, and advanced imaging techniques for biological tissues. He leads the Physics Laboratory III and the Applied Physics Lab, specializing in confocal and two-photon microscopy systems.

His work emphasizes interdisciplinary applications, such as acousto-optic deflectors for high-resolution imaging and thermal analysis of optical components. Notable contributions include patents on 3D sample measurement systems and multi-region microscopy. He has supervised numerous diploma theses and doctoral dissertations, fostering innovation in laser technology and material science.

• Education: Advanced training in laser physics and optical engineering.
• Labs: Physics Laboratory III, Applied Physics Lab.
• Grants/Projects: Ongoing research in acousto-optic device optimization and biomedical imaging applications.

Publications span journals like Optics Express, Nature Methods, and Applied Optics, with a focus on experimental and theoretical advancements in photonics and optical systems.