Yuri Kivshar

Yuri Kivshar is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Materials Physics at the Australian National University (ANU), where he leads research in nonlinear physics and metamaterials. His work focuses on nanophotonics, plasmonics, and topological photonics, with applications in optical metamaterials and quantum systems. He has contributed significantly to understanding bound states in the continuum, nonlinear effects in nanostructures, and metasurface engineering.

His research group explores advanced optical phenomena using all-dielectric resonators, metamaterials, and topological insulators. Key areas include high-harmonic generation, vortex beam manipulation, and chiral photonics. Kivshar has authored over 20 books and 2,000 scientific papers, reflecting his global influence in photonics and materials science.

He has pioneered studies on optical solitons, Fano resonances, and metamaterial cloaking. His work bridges fundamental physics and practical applications, such as nanoscale lasers and biosensors. Collaborations span institutions worldwide, emphasizing interdisciplinary innovation in light-matter interactions and nanoscale optics.