Yong Chen is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics at Purdue University. His research spans quantum physics, nanotechnology, and materials science, focusing on advanced 2D materials, topological insulators, and quantum transport phenomena. Condensed Matter Physics Quantum Computing Nanotechnology Materials Science Photonics Spintronics Recent publications highlight his work on van der Waals heterostructures, Bose-Einstein condensates, Raman spectroscopy applications, and quantum interference effects. His studies often intersect with machine learning, energy storage, and synthetic magnetic field engineering of quantum systems. Yong Chen's email address is yongchen@purdue.edu , and further information can be accessed at his Purdue University profile .
Prof. Atac Imamoglu is a Full Professor at the Department of Physics and Deputy Head of the Institute for Quantum Electronics at ETH Zurich since 2002. His research focuses on quantum optics, condensed matter physics, and semiconductor systems, with notable contributions to exciton-polaritons, quantum Hall effects, and cavity quantum electrodynamics. He holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University (1991) and has been recognized with prestigious awards including Fellowships from the American Physical Society and Optical Society of America. Education: 1991 Ph.D., Stanford University 1987 M.S., Stanford University 1985 B.S., Middle East Technical University Research interests span quantum electronic systems, with emphasis on moiré heterostructures, excitonic interactions, and topological phenomena. Recent work explores Wigner crystals, Feshbach resonances in semiconductor bilayers, and optically tunable quantum confinement. Over 2300 citations highlight his impact in Physical Review Letters , Nature series journals, and specialized optics/physics journals. Awards: Member of Turkish National Academy of Sciences (2002) Wolfgang Paul Award (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation) TÜBİTAK Science Award (2001) Leadership roles include organizing workshops on quantum information and nonlinear optics, and editorial roles at Journal of Quantum Information and Optical Physics B . Active in theoretical/experimental collaborations, his lab develops novel quantum sensing techniques and explores cavity-enhanced phase transitions in 2D materials.
Jaime Peraire is the H.N. Slater Professor of Aeronautics and Astronautics at MIT, affiliated with the School of Engineering. He leads research in computational mechanics, aerodynamics, and numerical methods for partial differential equations, with key roles as former Department Head (2011-2018) and Director of the Aerospace Computational Design Lab (1993-2011). His expertise spans finite element methods, shock capturing algorithms, and high-order numerical techniques applied to hypersonic flows, space weather, and metamaterials. Education includes a Ph.D. from the University of Wales (1986) and engineering degrees from the University of Barcelona (1983, 1987). He holds prestigious awards like the T.J. Hughes Medal (2015) and the Ildefons Cerdá Medal (2015). His work bridges computational science and engineering, with contributions to discontinuous Galerkin methods, mesh adaptivity, and GPU-accelerated simulations. Research interests emphasize high-fidelity modeling of compressible flows, plasma dynamics, and terahertz spectroscopy. Notable projects include MIT’s space weather modeling initiative and metamaterial fabrication using atomic layer lithography. His labs collaborate across MIT’s Schwarzman College of Computing, IDSS, and CCSE to advance computational tools for aerospace and environmental systems. Awards: Over 10 major prizes, including NASA Exceptional Achievement (1997) and IACM Young Researchers Award (1998). Grants/Advising: Led NSF-funded space weather projects and advised numerous PhD students in computational engineering. Labs: Aerospace Computational Design Lab, MIT Schwarzman College of Computing collaborations.
Noel T. Clemens serves as a Professor and holds the prestigious Clare Cockrell Williams Centennial Chair in Engineering within the Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Department at the University of Texas at Austin's Cockrell School of Engineering. He has been a faculty member since 1993 and served as department chair from 2012 to 2020. His research laboratory is part of the Center for Aeromechanics Research (CAR) where he directs the Flowfield Imaging Laboratory. Dr. Clemens' research focuses on experimental investigations of hypersonic flows, turbulent combustion, and advanced optical diagnostic techniques. His current work emphasizes 3D shock wave/boundary layer interactions, inlet unstart control, flashback in high-pressure combustors, turbulent combustion with non-equilibrium effects, and high-temperature ablation phenomena. He has pioneered laser-based measurement techniques for extreme environments, particularly for hypersonic flight applications where conventional measurement approaches fail. His recent publication record through 2025 demonstrates continued leadership in experimental fluid dynamics, with particular emphasis on plasma diagnostics for ablation studies, shock/boundary layer interaction physics, and advanced optical measurement techniques for extreme environments. The research spans fundamental fluid mechanics investigations to applied aerospace engineering problems relevant to hypersonic vehicle development. Elected to National Academy of Engineering (2024) AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology Award (2022) Elected AIAA Fellow (2019) National Science Foundation Presidential Faculty Fellow (1996) Editor-in-Chief of Experiments in Fluids (2009-2013) Fellow of the American Physical Society Dr. Clemens has secured substantial research funding for his experimental investigations in hypersonics and combustion, leading multiple major research projects with government and industry partners. His laboratory facilities include advanced wind tunnels and state-of-the-art optical diagnostic systems for high-speed flow visualization. The Flowfield Imaging Laboratory at UT Austin serves as a national resource for advanced flow measurement techniques development. As an educator, he teaches core courses in compressible flow, viscous flow, combustion, experimental methods, and laser diagnostic techniques, training the next generation of aerospace engineers in both fundamental principles and cutting-edge measurement technologies.
Dr. Yuri Rostovtsev is a Professor at the University of North Texas, specializing in quantum optics and atomic physics. He holds a Ph.D. from the Russian Academy of Sciences (1991). His office is located in GAB 525I and he can be contacted at (940) 565-3281. Research Interests: Dr. Rostovtsev's research focuses on quantum coherence phenomena, electromagnetically induced transparency, and matter-field interactions. His work spans theoretical and experimental investigations in quantum optics, including studies of quantum refraction, biophotons, and ultrafast processes in atomic and molecular systems. Recent Publications: His recent articles explore advanced quantum phenomena including single-photon interactions with atoms, quantum state engineering, plasmonic structures, and ultrafast dynamics in molecular systems. These publications demonstrate a consistent focus on quantum coherence effects and light-matter interactions at the quantum level. Scientific Awards: No awards mentioned in the provided text. Advising and Labs: No information available about students or research laboratories.
Robert M. Weikle, II is a Professor in the Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Physics. He earned his B.S. from Rice University (1986), M.S. (1987), and Ph.D. (1992) in Electrical Engineering from Caltech, followed by postdoctoral work at Chalmers University of Technology (1992). His research focuses on millimeter-wave and terahertz electronics , applied electromagnetics, integrated antennas, low-noise sensors, and heterogeneous integration of compound semiconductors. His work bridges electronics and photonics for spectrum access, with applications in astronomy, spectroscopy, and metrology. He has published extensively on micromachined silicon substrates, superconducting materials, and emerging technologies. Scientific Awards: IEEE Microwave Prize (1993) David A. Harrison III Award (1999) University of Virginia All-University Outstanding Teaching Award (2000) Edlich-Henderson Innovator of the Year (2016) Fulbright Scholar (2001) As Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Dominion Microprobes, Inc., he commercializes micromachined wafer probes for high-frequency metrology. His lab, located in E220 Thornton Hall and the Jesse W. Beams Physics Building, has produced 15+ recent publications on submillimeter-wave devices, THz probes, and calibration techniques.
Tongcang Li is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Physics at Purdue University, affiliated with the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Physics and Astronomy. He holds joint appointments at the Birck Nanotechnology Center and the Purdue Quantum Science and Engineering Institute. His research focuses on quantum photonics, optomechanics, and quantum sensing, with breakthroughs in levitated nanoscale systems and Casimir effects. Education: PhD, The University of Texas at Austin, 2011 BS, University of Science and Technology of China, 2004 Research Interests: Spin qubits in 2D materials (e.g., hexagonal boron nitride) Levitated optomechanics for quantum control and sensing Casimir interactions and vacuum friction Quantum transducers and optically trapped nanoparticles Notable Achievements: 2018: One of 10 APS Physics Highlights of the Year for GHz rotation of levitated nanoparticles 2022: Featured in Optics & Photonics News' 'Optics in 2022' for on-chip optical levitation with metalenses Grants & Funding: Supported by NSF, DOE, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Toyota, ONR, DARPA, Sandia National Laboratories, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. Labs/Teams: Leads the Quantum Sensing and Optomechanics Laboratory at Purdue, advancing quantum sensing and quantum information processing technologies.
Paras N. Prasad is a SUNY Distinguished Professor with joint appointments in Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, and Electrical Engineering at the University at Buffalo. He serves as Executive Director of the Institute for Lasers, Photonics and Biophotonics (ILPB), which he founded in 1999. Dr. Prasad holds the Samuel P. Capen Chair of Chemistry and has pioneered interdisciplinary research at the interface of photonics, nanotechnology, and biomedicine. Education: BSc, Bihar University, India (1964) MSc, Bihar University, India (1966) PhD, University of Pennsylvania (1971) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Michigan (1971-74) Research Focus: Dr. Prasad's multidisciplinary research spans photonics, nanophotonics, and biophotonics, with emphasis on nonlinear optical processes in nanostructured materials. His work develops photonic technologies for information processing, medical imaging, and cancer therapy through nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems and diagnostic platforms. The ILPB laboratory features state-of-the-art instrumentation for advanced optical research. Publication Trends: Recent articles demonstrate strong focus on nanomedicine applications, particularly cancer theranostics using functional nanoparticles. Key themes include drug delivery systems, chiral photonic materials, bioimaging technologies, and nanoparticle synthesis techniques. The research consistently bridges fundamental materials science with translational medical applications. Honors and Awards: SPIE Gold Medal (2016) IEEE Photonics Society William Streifer Award (2021) American Chemical Society Peter Debye Award (2018) OSA Michael Feld Biophotonics Award (2017) IEEE Pioneer Award in Nanotechnology (2017) Fellow of National Academy of Inventors (2016) Guggenheim Fellowship (1997) Leadership: As ILPB Executive Director, Dr. Prasad leads multidisciplinary teams developing photonic technologies with applications in healthcare, energy, and communications. His research has generated nine spin-off companies, including Nanobiotix currently in advanced cancer therapy trials.
Zenghu Chang is a Distinguished Professor of Physics and Optics at the University of Central Florida, leading the Institute for the Frontier of Attosecond Science and Technology. He holds the UCF Trustee Chair and Pegasus Professor titles. His research focuses on ultrafast laser science, attosecond phenomena, and high-order harmonic generation. Chang earned his PhD from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and has held academic positions at the University of Michigan and Kansas State University. Education: BSc from Xi’an Jiaotong University (1982), PhD from Xi’an Institute of Optics and Precision Mechanics (1988). Postdoctoral research at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory (1991-1993) and the University of Michigan (post-1996). Research Interests: Attosecond science, terawatt femtosecond lasers, ultrafast atomic physics, coherent XUV/X-ray sources, high-order harmonic generation, and advanced laser technology. His work includes pioneering contributions like the Double Optical Gating technique and generating the world-record 67-attosecond laser pulse. Awards: APS Fellow, Pegasus Professor (2016), Mercator Professorship (2007), and multiple national and international honors. His publications exceed 150 articles in top journals like Optics Letters and Nature Communications . Advising & Grants: Supervised numerous PhD students in optics and physics. Active in securing research grants for attosecond science and laser development. Collaborates internationally on projects involving ultrafast X-ray sources and advanced laser systems. Labs/Teams: Directs the Florida Attosecond Science and Technology group and leads the Institute for the Frontier of Attosecond Science and Technology, advancing cutting-edge laser and X-ray technologies.
Hatice Altug is a Full Professor at EPFL's Institute of Bioengineering within the School of Engineering, where she leads the Bionanophotonic Systems Laboratory. Her research integrates nanophotonics, plasmonics, and microfluidics to develop advanced biosensors for real-time molecular diagnostics. She holds dual roles in EPFL's doctoral programs and academic committees. Education: PhD in Applied Physics, Stanford University (2000-2007) B.S. in Physics, Bilkent University (1996-2000) Her research centers on creating label-free, high-sensitivity optical biosensors using nanophotonic technologies. Key innovations include dielectric metasurfaces for mid-infrared spectroscopy, AI-enhanced detection platforms, and portable nanoplasmonic imagers for point-of-care diagnostics. Her work bridges fundamental light-matter interactions with clinical applications like sepsis monitoring and cancer biomarker detection. Her publications emphasize nanophotonic biosensor design, metasurface applications, and single-cell analysis. Recent trends show increased focus on AI integration, vibrational spectroscopy, and wafer-scale manufacturing for clinical translation. Awards & Honors: Optical Society Fellow (2020) Presidential Early Career Award (PECASE, 2011) ERC Consolidator Grant (2016) IEEE Photonics Society Young Investigator Award (2011) She mentors numerous PhD students and leads interdisciplinary teams developing optofluidic platforms. Her laboratory pioneers nanoplasmonic microarrays and collaborates globally on projects like neurodegenerative disease biomarker detection. She co-directs EPFL's doctoral program in photonics and champions women in STEM through executive roles in diversity initiatives.
Amy C. Foster is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Johns Hopkins University, affiliated with the Whiting School of Engineering. She leads the Integrated Photonics Laboratory, focusing on nanoscale design of silicon-based photonic devices for optical communication systems and security applications. Her work emphasizes CMOS-compatible fabrication techniques for integrated photonic devices with applications in sensing, imaging, and high-speed processing. Education: BS (Electrical Engineering, University at Buffalo, 2003); MS & PhD (Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University, 2007 & 2009) Postdoctoral Research: Cornell University (2009–2010) Professional Roles: Associate Editor of Optics Express (OSA), Chair of OSA Frontiers in Optics Committee, IEEE Photonics Conference Committee Member Her research interests center on silicon photonics, nonlinear optics, and photonic physical unclonable functions (PUFs). Key areas include developing secure authentication systems using chaotic microcavities, optimizing high-index materials like NbTiOx for visible light photonics, and advancing integrated photonic interconnects for multi-layer systems. Recent work explores machine learning-resistant PUFs and parametric nonlinear effects in sputtered metal oxides. Foster's publications highlight advancements in optical frequency combs, autofluorescence analysis of waveguides, and GHz-rate optical parametric amplifiers. Her lab’s innovations address challenges in quantum photonics, secure communications, and ultra-low-power signal processing. Awards: 2016 Johns Hopkins Catalyst Award, 2012 DARPA Young Faculty Award Grants: IARPA, NSF, APL, DARPA Her lab develops cutting-edge photonic devices for applications in space communications, neural stimulation, and security. Current projects aim to enhance multi-layer photonic integration and leverage nonlinear effects for novel signal processing architectures.
Richard B. Miles is a Professor of Aerospace Engineering and Director of the ALLEMO (Aerospace Laboratory for Lasers, ElectroMagnetics, and Optics) at Texas A&M University. He holds the O'Donnell Foundation Chair V and is a University Distinguished Professor. A member of the National Academy of Engineering, his work focuses on laser diagnostics, directed energy, hypersonics, nonlinear optics, and plasma aerodynamics. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (1972) M.S., Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (1967) B.S., Electrical Engineering, Stanford University (1966) His research explores cutting-edge applications of lasers and plasma in aerospace systems, including energy deposition in flames, backward lasing phenomena, and plasma dynamics. His work bridges fundamental physics and engineering challenges in high-speed flows and directed energy systems. Awards: 2012 AIAA Plasmadynamics and Lasers Award and Medal 2000 AIAA Aerodynamic Measurement Technology Award 1998 Fellow of the Optical Society of America Fellow of the AIAA (2000) His grants and advising focus on experimental and theoretical studies in laser-based diagnostics and plasma aerodynamics. He leads the ALLEMO lab, a hub for interdisciplinary research in optics and aerospace systems.
Maiken H. Mikkelsen is the James N. and Elizabeth H. Barton Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Duke University, with a joint appointment in the Department of Physics . Her research focuses on quantum nanophotonics , plasmonics , and light-matter interactions in nanoscale materials, aiming to advance optoelectronics, quantum science, and biomedical diagnostics. Education B.S. in Physics, University of Copenhagen (2004) Ph.D. in Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara (2009) Postdoctoral Fellowship, University of California, Berkeley Her work explores nanophotonic engineering for quantum optics , spintronics , and ultrafast optoelectronics , with recent studies on nonlinear metasurfaces and plasmonic enhancement of immunoassays for point-of-care diagnostics. Publications highlight 2D semiconductor emission control , ultrafast single-photon sources , and metasurface-based photodetectors . Scientific Awards Maria Goeppert Mayer Award (2017) NSF CAREER Award (2015) Moore Inventor Fellow (2021) ONR/Air Force/Army Young Investigator Awards (2015-2017) Cottrell Scholar (2016) Stansell Family Distinguished Research Award (2021) She advises graduate students in Duke’s Electrical & Computer Engineering and Physics programs and leads the Mikkelsen Lab , which emphasizes ultrafast spectroscopy and quantum material development . The lab has graduated PhD students like Eunso Shin and Hengming Li (2025).
Mette Gaarde is the Les and Dot Broussard Alumni Professor of Physics at Louisiana State University (LSU), Department of Physics & Astronomy. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Copenhagen (1997). Her research focuses on ultrafast atomic, molecular, and optical physics theory, particularly probing laser-matter interactions using attosecond and femtosecond pulses. She leads the LSU ultrafast AMO theory group, addressing dynamics in transparent solids, attosecond transient absorption, charge migration, and mid-infrared filamentation. Education: Ph.D., University of Copenhagen, Denmark (1997) Research Interests: Dr. Gaarde’s work bridges ultrafast AMO science and nonlinear optics. Key areas include high-harmonic generation (HHG) in solids, attosecond transient absorption spectroscopy (ATA), and charge migration in organic molecules. Her group employs time-dependent Schrödinger equation, density functional theory, and semiconductor Bloch equations to model quantum-classical interactions. Recent studies explore HHG in monolayer MoS₂, particle-like charge migration, and resonant XUV propagation. Selected Research Trends: Publications highlight advancements in HHG theory, charge migration control via strong-field ionization, and filamentation of mid-infrared laser pulses. Collaborations with experimental groups at SLAC, Ohio State University, and European institutions have advanced applications in solid-state spectroscopy and molecular dynamics. Awards: Les and Dot Broussard Alumni Professor of Physics (LSU) Advising & Collaborations: Her research involves postdocs and graduate students in interdisciplinary projects. Ongoing collaborations focus on high-harmonic spectroscopy, attosecond solitons, and nonlinear fiber optics. Labs/Teams: Leads the LSU ultrafast AMO theory group, affiliated with the Hearne Institute for Theoretical Physics.
Mikhail Ivanov is a Professor at Humboldt University Berlin (S-W3 Professor) and Imperial College London (Professor and Chair in Attosecond Physics, 20% part-time). He leads the Theory Department at the Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics. His academic journey includes a PhD from the General Physics Institute, Moscow, and a M.Sc. in Mathematical Physics from Moscow State University. Research Interests: Ivanov specializes in extreme nonlinear optics, attosecond science, quantum control, and strong-field physics. He pioneered theoretical frameworks for attosecond pulse generation and light-matter interaction, with applications in chemical physics and ultrafast dynamics. His work bridges fundamental quantum phenomena with practical advancements in ultrafast spectroscopy and topological materials. Awards & Recognition: He received the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Award (2004) and the Rutherford Medal (2003). His contributions have been recognized through over 30,000 citations and an h-index of 71. Key Achievements: Established the Theory Department at Max Born Institute, employing 35 researchers/students. Published extensively in Nature Photonics , Nature Physics , and Physical Review Letters , focusing on high-harmonic spectroscopy, topological lightwave control, and quantum dynamics in materials.
