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Victor Torres is an Associate Professor in Photonics at Chalmers University of Technology, where he leads the Ultrafast Photonics research group. His primary research focuses on developing laser technology for next-generation fiber optic communication systems. He maintains strong affiliations with both the Department of Microtechnology and Nanoscience and the Department of Physics.
Torres' research spans photonic integration, nonlinear physics, and laser frequency combs, with publications in prestigious journals including Nature Photonics, Nature Communications, Science Advances, and Physical Review Letters. In 2021, he co-founded the startup company Iloomina AB with two PhD students to commercialize chip-scale frequency comb technology.
His recent work demonstrates significant advancements in microcomb technology, nonlinear integrated photonics, and wafer-scale manufacturing of photonic devices. Torres' research shows a clear trajectory from fundamental physics to practical applications with commercial potential, particularly in optical communications, precision metrology, and RF-to-optical conversion systems.
Scientific Awards:
- European Research Council Consolidator Grant (2018)
- VR Consolidator Grant (2020)
- Marie Curie Fellowship
Torres serves as Director of the VR Research Excellence Center on Integrated Metaphotonics, a joint initiative bridging inverse design techniques and heterogeneous integration. His teaching contributions include the Wireless, Photonics and Space Engineering program. His research group has established Chalmers as a leader in integrated photonics and frequency comb technology, with strong industry connections through the Iloomina AB startup.
