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Professor Thomas Zentgraf is a faculty member in the Department of Physics at Paderborn University, where he leads the Ultrafast Nanophotonics Research Group since 2011. He serves as Chairman of the Center for Optoelectronics & Photonics (CeOPP) and is a founding member of the Institute for Photonic Quantum Systems (PhoQS).
- M.Sc. in Applied Physics, Technical University of Clausthal (2001-2002)
- B.Sc. in Physical Engineering, University of Applied Sciences Jena (1996-2001)
- Ph.D. in Experimental Physics, University of Stuttgart (2006)
His research focuses on nano-optical systems and artificially structured materials for optical applications using linear and nonlinear optical spectroscopy. Key areas include metasurfaces, quantum sensors, and light-matter interactions at the nanoscale.
Recent publications reveal trends in nonlinear dielectric metasurfaces, quantum sensing interferometry, and vectorial holography. These works emphasize polarization control, bandstructure manipulation, and topological waveguide applications.
- Fellow of the Max Planck School of Photonics (2021)
- ERC Consolidator Grant (2016)
- Feodor Lynen Fellowship (2007)
- Georg-Simon-Ohm Award (2002)
Thomas leads the Ultrafast Nanophotonics Group, oversees projects like TRR 142 and PhoQuant, and has secured grants including ERC and Marie Curie funding. He organizes international conferences and serves on multiple scientific committees.
His lab at Paderborn University focuses on ultrafast nanophotonics, with collaborations spanning Australia, Thailand, and the USA.
