Roberto Merlin, Meredith Henstridge

Roberto Merlin and Meredith Henstridge are Professors in the Department of Physics at the University of Michigan, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. Their research focuses on Optics, Condensed Matter Physics, and Metamaterials, particularly devices that manipulate light for novel radiation generation and cosmological measurements.

• Research Highlights: Developed a match-head-sized device to bend light and generate synchrotron radiation in a lab (2018); contributed to optical methods for measuring cosmic expansion.
• Awards: Roberto Merlin received the 2017 OSA Lippincott Award for experimental optics achievements.
• Collaborations: Worked with Gregory Tarlé and graduate student Noah Green on universe expansion studies.