Stefan Strauf

Stefan Strauf is Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in Physics at Stevens Institute of Technology. He leads research in semiconductor quantum photonics exploring light-matter interactions at nanoscales using materials including carbon nanotubes, graphene, and transition metal dichalcogenides.

Research applications include quantum light sources, nanolasers, spin-photon interfaces, and quantum computing platforms. His laboratory focuses on controlling light-matter coupling through plasmonic and dielectric nanocavities, examining exciton physics in novel material systems.

Honors include NSF CAREER Award, Provost Award for Research Excellence, and Harvey N. Davies Memorial Research Award. Funded research totals $7 million from NSF, ARO, and AFOSR. With over 130 publications in journals including Nature Nanotechnology and Nano Letters, his work demonstrates consistent innovation in quantum emitter control and nanophotonic device engineering.