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Professor Stephen Sweeney holds the position of Professor of Photonics and Nanotechnology at the University of Glasgow and maintains a Visiting Professor role at the University of Surrey. His academic journey includes a BSc in Applied Physics and PhD in Semiconductor Laser Physics from the University of Surrey. He has held significant roles such as Head of the Department of Physics at Surrey and led the photonics group at the Advanced Technology Institute. His research focuses on semiconductor materials for photonic devices, including lasers and photovoltaics, with applications in communications, energy, and space-based photonics.
Education: BSc Applied Physics (1995, University of Bath), CertEd (1995, University of Bath), PhD Semiconductor Laser Physics (1999, University of Surrey).
Research interests span photonics, semiconductor physics, and laser physics. He has authored over 300 journal papers and developed patents in these areas. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaborations with industry and international partners.
Achievements include the 2009 EPSRC Leadership Fellowship and fellowships from the Institute of Physics and SPIE. He serves on editorial boards for journals like IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics and holds leadership roles in academic and industrial committees globally.
Professional roles include Chief Technology Officer at Zinir Ltd and advisory positions with EU and national funding agencies. His research has led to advancements in perovskite solar cells, semiconductor lasers, and optoelectronic materials.
