Tim Wilkinson

Tim Wilkinson is a Professor of Photonic Engineering at the University of Cambridge, holding a Fellowship at Jesus College. He serves as Director of Studies in Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering (Parts IIA and IIB) and specializes in photonics research.

• BEng Hons, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
• PhD, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge

Research Interests:

• Liquid crystal photonics, devices, and displays
• Optical communications and spatial optics
• Nanophotonic devices and metasurfaces
• Holography and 3D display technologies

Scientific Awards:

• ILCS Mid-Career Award
• Hilsum Medal from the BLCS

Tim maintains additional affiliations with the Cambridge Centre for Microsystems and Photonics Engineering (CMMPE) and the Cambridge Energy Initiative. His personal interests include DJing, drum and bass music, Lego building, record collecting, and smallholding farming.