Valdas Pasiskevicius

Valdas Pasiskevicius is a Professor at the Department of Physics of Light and Matter at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. He specializes in nonlinear optics, laser physics, and photonics with a focus on advanced parametric oscillators, THz technology, and remote sensing applications. His research includes innovations in optical parametric oscillators (OPOs), THz vortex beam generation, and lidar systems for greenhouse gas monitoring. He coordinates courses such as Basic Principles of Photonics and Laser Physics, emphasizing hands-on experimental techniques and theoretical foundations.

His work bridges fundamental physics with applied technologies, addressing challenges in mid-infrared spectroscopy, quantum optics, and spaceborne laser systems. Recent advancements include the development of backward-wave OPOs for CO2 detection and high-energy optical parametric amplifiers within the LEMON H2020 project. His team's contributions to nonlinear self-compression, dark pulse generation, and proton radiation-hardened nonlinear materials underscore his interdisciplinary approach.

Research interests span THz generation in periodically poled crystals, self-mode-locking techniques, and photon-counting lidar systems. Awards and recognitions are not explicitly stated in the provided data. He collaborates on EU-funded projects and contributes to next-generation lidar instruments for environmental monitoring.