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Thorsten Ackemann is a Professor of Nonlinear Photonics in the Department of Physics at the University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom. He has been a faculty member since 2005 and was promoted to full Professor in 2012. His research lies at the intersection of nonlinear optics, quantum optics, and complex systems, with strong affiliations to the Institute of Photonics and Quantum Sciences (IPaQS) and SUPA (Scottish Universities Physics Alliance).
His research focuses on self-organization in light-matter systems, particularly in cold atoms and semiconductor lasers. Key themes include the formation of spontaneous patterns and phase transitions in cold atomic gases, simulation of condensed matter phenomena, realization of supersolids, and the study of solitons and structured light in vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs). His work often bridges fundamental physics with technological applications in photonics and quantum technologies.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in quantum-enhanced interferometry, entanglement generation, optomechanical coupling, and complex soliton dynamics. These works reflect a deep engagement with quantum simulation, nonlinear feedback systems, and collective behavior in nonequilibrium systems.
- Fellow of the Institute of Physics (IOP), 2012
- Fellow of the Optical Society (OSA), 2013
Professor Ackemann has led multiple research projects as Principal Investigator, including EU Horizon 2020 and Leverhulme Trust grants, often in collaboration with leading institutions across Europe and the US. He has supervised several PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, though specific names are not listed in the provided text. He is active in organizing international conferences and workshops, such as the ColOpt Winter School, and serves on professional committees.
He is involved in several research groups and networks, including the Photonics Group at Strathclyde, and participates in large-scale collaborative efforts like the Stanford-Scotland Photonics Innovation Collaboration. His lab focuses on experimental and theoretical investigations of nonlinear optical phenomena, particularly in cold atom systems and semiconductor lasers.
