Stephanie Reich

Prof. Dr. Stephanie Reich is a Professor of Experimental Solid-State Physics at the Freie Universität Berlin, leading the AG Reich research group within the Department of Physics. Her research focuses on nanoscale materials and their light-matter interactions, particularly in plasmonic systems, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, and transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs). She explores phenomena such as ultrafast relaxation dynamics, excitonic states, and nanoscale optoelectronic properties. Key areas include plasmon-enhanced spectroscopy, functionalization of nanomaterials, and applications in nanophotonics. Prof. Reich's work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications, utilizing advanced techniques like Raman spectroscopy and near-field microscopy.

• Affiliations: Freie Universität Berlin, Institute of Physics, AG Reich Lab
• Equipment: Tunable Raman spectroscopy, fluorescence spectrometers, near-field microscopy (s-SNOM), AFM systems

Research Interests: Prof. Reich investigates optical properties of low-dimensional materials, plasmonic nanostructures, and functionalized nanotubes. Her studies address topics such as exciton-photon coupling in 2D materials, energy transfer mechanisms in hybrid systems, and the design of nanoscale optical devices. Recent work emphasizes applications in energy conversion, sensing, and super-resolution microscopy.

Recent Trends in Publications: Her research highlights advancements in plasmonic supercrystals, THz-driven phonon dynamics in hybrid perovskites, and collective electronic states in nanotube systems. These studies underscore the interplay between material structure and optoelectronic behavior, with implications for next-generation photonic technologies.