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Yitong Dongمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nanomaterials Synthesis
• Quantum Photonics
• Semiconductor Nanocrystals
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Yitong Dong is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oklahoma. She holds a B.S. from Nanjing University (2010), a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University (2018), and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto (2018–2021). Her research focuses on synthesizing novel nanomaterials with precise control over their size, shape, and surface properties, particularly semiconductor quantum dots (QDs) for photonics, energy, and photocatalysis applications. Her research interests include nanocrystal synthesis kinetics, quantum photonics using single photon emitters, and understanding growth mechanisms at liquid-liquid interfaces. Notable achievements include developing perovskite quantum dots with enhanced stability and efficiency for light-emitting diodes and solar cells. Dr. Dong's lab emphasizes cutting-edge microscopy for single-particle optical studies and ligand engineering to optimize material performance. Recent publications (2020–2025) highlight advancements in perovskite QD synthesis, blinking suppression, and strain regulation in thin films. Current openings exist for postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates interested in nanomaterials research. The lab is based in Stephenson Parkway, Norman, OK, within the Stephenson Life Sciences Research Center (SLSRC).

Thomas E. Murphyمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nonlinear Optics
• Ultrafast Optics
• Terahertz Photonics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas E. Murphy is a Professor and Keystone Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Maryland, College of Engineering. He serves as the Director of the Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics (IREAP) and Associate Chair for Research and Faculty Affairs. His research focuses on nonlinear and ultrafast optics, terahertz photonics, plasmonics, and optoelectronic materials. Notable honors include Fellow of the Optical Society of America and multiple teaching/research awards from the Clark School of Engineering. Education: Ph.D. (MIT, 2001), M.S. (MIT, 1997), B.A./B.S.E.E. (Rice University, 1994). His work spans experimental and theoretical studies in photonics, including graphene-based devices, THz technology, and nonlinear optical phenomena. Active in interdisciplinary projects, he leads the Photonics Research Laboratory and collaborates with institutions like MIT Lincoln Laboratory. Research Highlights: Innovations in terahertz detectors, plasmonic structures, and ultrafast optical systems. Recent articles emphasize nonlinear optics in 2D materials, THz sensing, and microwave photonics applications. Awards: 2020-21 Distinguished Scholar-Teacher OSA Fellow (2016) NSF CAREER Award (2006) Grants & Labs: Leads IREAP and directs the Photonics Research Lab. His funding includes DARPA, NSF, and industry partnerships. Research activities involve laser-matter interactions, optoelectronic device fabrication, and advanced sensing technologies.

• Optical Fibers
• Photonics
• Materials Science
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Professor Heike Ebendorff-Heidepriem is a Professor in the School of Physics, Chemistry and Earth Sciences at the University of Adelaide. She serves as Deputy Director of the Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) and Director of the Optofab Adelaide Hub within the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF). Her research focuses on advanced optical fiber fabrication, materials science, and photonics applications, including high-precision glass extrusion, exposed-core fibers, and quantum sensing. She leads a multidisciplinary team of over 20 researchers and has secured >$20M in funding, collaborating with global industry and academic partners. Her work spans fiber lasers, mid-infrared photonics, and sensor technologies, with significant contributions to nanomaterial integration and plasmonic processes. She has supervised 12 PhD and 5 HDR students over 15 years, emphasizing mentorship in photonics and materials innovation. Research Interests: Professor Ebendorff-Heidepriem specializes in developing novel optical fibers and glasses for applications such as high-power laser delivery, nonlinear optics, and evanescent field sensing. Her team pioneers fabrication techniques like billet extrusion and ultrasonic milling, enabling structures like suspended nanowire-core fibers and diamond-doped sensors. Key areas include mid-infrared materials (tellurite, fluoride glasses), plasmonic nanoparticle embedded glasses, and portable sensing solutions for mining and biomedical fields. Labs/Teams: IPAS and Optofab Adelaide Hub provide advanced facilities for fiber fabrication, laser development, and materials characterization. Her collaborations include 82 university groups and 30 industry/defense partners, driving commercialization of technologies like gold nanoparticle-based colored glass and diamond-doped fiber sensors.

Linda Olafsenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Photonics
• Semiconductor Optoelectronics
• Mid-Infrared Lasers
• +۲۱ مورد دیگر

Linda Olafsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Baylor University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science. She holds a PhD in Physics from Duke University and has held academic positions at the University of Kansas and Baylor University since 1999. Her research spans photonics, semiconductor optoelectronics, and biomedical device development. PhD, Physics, Duke University (1997) MA, Physics, Duke University (1994) AB, Physics, Princeton University (1991) Her research focuses on mid-infrared semiconductor lasers, optoelectronic devices, graphene-semiconductor integration, and biomedical applications such as endovascular navigation and glucose monitoring. She leads the Semiconductor Optoelectronics Laboratory, where her team develops advanced mid-IR lasers, characterizes 2D/3D material interfaces, and engineers sensors for medical use. Her work bridges fundamental physics with practical engineering solutions in healthcare and defense. The recent publications show a strong trend toward mid-infrared optoelectronics , particularly interband cascade lasers , graphene-based contacts , and biomedical sensing . Her team integrates optical, thermal, and electrical characterization to improve laser efficiency and device performance. Applications span infrared countermeasures, chemical sensing, and endovascular robotics. Scientific Awards and Professional Leadership: Chair, Congressional Visit Day Subcommittee, MRS (2012–2016) Chair, Policy Outreach Working Group, MRS Government Affairs Committee Book Review Board Chair, MRS Bulletin Editorial Board Member, MRS Bulletin Lifetime Member, American Physical Society, OSA, and SPIE Senior Member, IEEE and IEEE Photonics Society Linda Olafsen actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students, involving them in research on laser development, material characterization, and biomedical device design. She has secured funding for projects in mid-IR lasers and sensing technologies. Her lab offers opportunities in device fabrication, graphene integration, beam profiling, and LabVIEW programming. She leads the Semiconductor Optoelectronics Laboratory , which focuses on: Mid-infrared semiconductor laser development Graphene-semiconductor optoelectronic devices Endovascular navigation using shape-memory alloys In vivo infrared and ultrasound sensing Beam and thermal profiling Device fabrication and characterization

• MRI
• Brain Imaging (EEG, MRI)
• Neuroscience
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Franceschiello Benedetta is an Associate Professor at HES-SO Valais-Wallis School of Engineering, specializing in Technical and IT disciplines. She holds a PhD in Mathematical Neuroscience from Université Pierre et Marie Curie (Paris). Her work bridges applied mathematics, computational neuroscience, and neuroimaging, with a focus on visual perception modeling, MRI techniques, and neural dynamics. Teaching: Linear Algebra courses across multiple engineering bachelor programs Expertise: Combines mathematical modeling with neuroscientific applications to study optical illusions, brain connectivity, and ophthalmic diagnostics Key Affiliations: ISMRM, Organization for Human Brain Mapping (OHBM), Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Research Interests: Computational modeling of visual cortex mechanisms underlying geometric optical illusions Development of MRI-based methods for eye structure segmentation and axial length estimation Analysis of brain network reliability through standardized MRI protocols Optimization techniques for medical imaging reconstruction (e.g., weighted LASSO problems) Recent Work Trends: Focus on integrating psychophysical experiments with computational models to elucidate perceptual mechanisms, emphasizing synergistic interactions between physical stimulus parameters. Active in advancing MRI applications for both clinical diagnostics and fundamental neuroscience research.

• Adaptive systems
• Artificial intelligence
• Artificial neural networks
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Cara MacNish serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at The University of Western Australia's School of Physics, Maths and Computing. Her academic role spans computational intelligence research and teaching with interdisciplinary applications in biomedical engineering and materials science. Her research expertise encompasses adaptive systems, artificial intelligence, neural networks, bioinformatics, cognitive science, evolutionary algorithms, machine learning, optimisation, and robotics. These converge in medical image processing (OCT denoising via GANs) and materials analysis (digital image correlation for displacement fields), reflecting her dual focus on algorithmic innovation and real-world engineering solutions. Recent publications demonstrate consistent advancement in two domains: deep learning applications for Optical Coherence Tomography enhancement (using GANs and deep feature loss) and novel digital image correlation techniques for materials science (handling discontinuities and nonlinear behavior). These areas show growing citation impact in medical imaging and fracture mechanics. MacNish has supervised 3 research students and secured 4 competitive grants, including Office for Learning & Teaching projects on engineering education (student experiences and gender inclusivity) and Defence Science and Technology Group funding for red teaming computational tools, alongside university research on evolutionary programming for code analysis. She maintains active collaborations across biomedical optics and materials engineering disciplines, evidenced by co-authorship with clinicians, computer scientists, and mechanical engineers on interdisciplinary projects addressing complex imaging and material behavior challenges.

• Optical Physics
• Theoretical Optics
• Photonics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Stefanos Koufidis is a Research Associate at Imperial College London's Department of Physics within the Faculty of Natural Sciences. He holds a PhD in Theoretical Optics from Imperial College London (2025) and an MSc in Optics and Photonics with Distinction (2021). His academic journey began with a First Class Honours MEng in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2019). His research focuses on Optical Physics , particularly in time-periodic chiral media, gravitational wave interactions, and novel Bragg phenomena . He contributes as a certified reviewer for Optica journals and is an Institute of Physics member. Professional milestones include the Arnaoutis Foundation Scholarship and Bodossaki Foundation Doctoral Scholarship. Prior to academia, he served in the Greek Army’s Research and Informatics Corps (2019–2020). Key technical skills include proficiency in English and Modern Greek for peer review. Academic Positions: Research Assistant, Imperial College London (Oct 2024–Apr 2025) Research Associate, Imperial College London (Apr 2025–present) Education: PhD in Theoretical Optics (2021–2025) MSc Optics & Photonics (2020–2021) MEng Electrical & Computer Engineering (2013–2019) His work bridges theoretical optics with applied photonics , exploring phenomena like time-periodic optical activity and exceptional points in coupled chirowaveguides. Recent projects include scattering studies of light by gravitational waves and dynamic Bragg resonances in static/dynamic media. Awards: Bodossaki Foundation Doctoral Scholarship Arnaoutis Foundation MSc Scholarship He collaborates with Prof. McCall’s research group and has published extensively on topics such as temporal analogs of Bragg gratings and gyrotropy-controlled reflectors. Current work emphasizes wave-matter interactions in non-stationary media.

• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Materials
• Ultrafast Spectroscopy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fahad Mahmood is an Assistant Professor of Physics at the University of Illinois, where he leads a research group focused on ultrafast manipulation of quantum materials. He joined the university in 2019 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Johns Hopkins University and earning his PhD in Physics from MIT (2016). His research integrates advanced optical and photoemission techniques to study emergent phenomena in quantum materials, such as superconductors, topological systems, and frustrated magnets. Key interests include femtosecond-timescale control of electronic interactions and non-equilibrium dynamics. Education: B.S. in Physics & Aero/Astro Engineering, Stanford University (2010) PhD in Physics, MIT (2016) Research Highlights: Development of time-resolved ARPES and THz spectroscopy for probing electronic states Studies of Floquet-Bloch manipulation in topological antiferromagnets Investigation of marginal Fermi glass behavior and charge density wave systems Teaching: PHYS 211: University Physics - Mechanics PHYS 212: University Physics - Electricity & Magnetism PHYS 460: Condensed Matter Physics

Boubacar Kantéمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wave-Matter Interaction
• Nanophotonics
• Plasmonics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Boubacar Kanté is the inaugural Chenming Hu Endowed Chaired Professor at the University of California, Berkeley , affiliated with the College of Engineering and Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences . He leads research at the intersection of Nanophotonics , Plasmonics , Metamaterials , and Quantum Optics , with a focus on wave-matter interaction across microwave to optical frequencies. Education: Ph.D. in Engineering/Physics (Universite Paris Saclay, 2010), M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (Ecole Polytechnique Universitaire de Lille, 2006), M.S. in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications (Universite de Lille 1, 2006) His research explores topological photonics and bound state in continuum (BIC) lasers , addressing challenges in energy, defense, and health through novel optical devices. Notable inventions include the BerkSEL (Berkeley Surface Emitting Laser) and the first non-magnetic metamaterial invisibility cloak . Recent work focuses on quantum emitter synthesis in silicon , exceptional point-based sensors , and topological lasers . His publications span Nature , Science Advances , and Physical Review journals, emphasizing scalable quantum technologies and nonperiodic photonic systems. Scientific Awards: 2024 Bakar Prize 2021 Bakar Fellows Spark Award 2020 Moore Inventor Fellow 2017 ONR Young Investigator Award 2016 NSF Career Award 2010 Richelieu Prize 2007 URSI Young Scientist Award Kanté has advised Ph.D. students including Yertay Zhiyenbayev , Zhetao Jia , and Rushin Contractor . His group holds world records in plasmonic nanosensing and achromatic metalens bandwidth/efficiency . Current projects involve quantum internet technologies and silicon-based quantum light sources .

Toșa Nicoleta Ioanaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• +۱۷ مورد دیگر

Toșa Nicoleta Ioana is a senior researcher at the National Institute for Research and Development of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies (INCDTIM) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, where she is affiliated with the Department of Isotopic and Molecular Technologies and the Laser Induced Processes research team. She obtained her PhD in Chemistry from Babeș-Bolyai University in 2009 and has been actively contributing to advanced materials and laser-based technologies research since 2006. Education: MSc in Heterocyclic Chemistry, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca (1995) PhD in Chemistry, Babeș-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca (2009) Her research focuses on laser nanofabrication, plasmonics, spectroscopy, and functional materials , with applications spanning biosensing, environmental monitoring, and biomedical technologies. She specializes in photochemical synthesis of noble metal nanoparticles, direct laser writing, surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS), and structural characterization in solid and solution phases. Her work bridges chemistry, physics, and engineering to develop innovative sensing platforms and nanomaterials. The recent articles highlight a strong trend in advanced optical sensing and nanofabrication , particularly in dual-mode biosensors (SERS/electrochemical), ultrafast photonics, high-density data storage, and supramolecular systems. Her projects often integrate simulation, nanofabrication, and spectroscopic validation to address challenges in healthcare and environmental science. Scientific Awards: No specific awards listed in the provided text. Dr. Toșa has played a key role in numerous national and international research projects, serving as a key expert in areas such as plasmonic biosensing, EUV photonics, and environmental pollutant detection, and as a partner team leader in projects on optical nanofabrication and petabyte-scale optical storage. She has secured significant research funding and collaborated with institutions across Romania and Europe. Her laboratory and research team focus on laser-induced processes and nanostructured materials , utilizing advanced facilities for optical characterization and nanofabrication within INCDTIM.

• Nanophotonics
• Quantum Technologies
• Computational Optics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sven Burger is a leading Researcher at the Zuse Institute Berlin (ZIB) within the Modeling and Simulation of Complex Processes department. His work focuses on Nanophotonics , Quantum Technologies , and Optical Resonance Computation , particularly in photonic crystals, plasmonic systems, and quantum light sources. Key projects: NanoLab GRIPS 2024 , MATH+ TES QT , MATH+ PaA-1 (perovskite solar cells), Colour Impression of Solar Cells Collaborations: MATH+ , BIFOLD , Research Campus MODAL His research spans Bayesian optimization for quantum systems, quasinormal mode expansions , chiral plasmonics , and terawatt-scale photovoltaics . Recent work emphasizes RPExpand software for resonance analysis and AAA algorithm applications in photonic design. He contributes to quantum key distribution via plug&play single-photon sources, hot carrier dynamics in plasmonic nanocrystals, and high-efficiency light extraction for deep-UV LEDs. His computational methods address non-Hermitian systems , exceptional points , and self-interference nanoparticle tracking .

Peter G.R. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Technology
• Integrated Photonics
• Optical Waveguide Fabrication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Professor Peter G.R. Smith is a leading academic at the University of Southampton within the Faculty of Physical Sciences and Engineering and Optoelectronics Research Centre . Current research focuses on Quantum Technology , Integrated Photonics , and Nonlinear Optical Materials , with funding exceeding £100m as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator (Co-I), including £11m in PI-equivalent grants. EPSRC Established Career Fellowship in Quantum Technologies Leverhulme Trust Early Career Fellowship Over 203 publications in Web of Science 16 licensed patents Research trends emphasize UV and visible wavelength quantum optics , photonic device fabrication , and integrated quantum computing systems . Key projects include quantum state engineering and precision waveguide fabrication techniques. Co-founder of Stratophase Ltd Current director of Covesion Ltd (www.covesion.com) Former director of ECS Partners (2011-2015) Scientific awards include: EPSRC Established Career Fellowship Two 2017 Highly Commended Research Group Awards Current research supervision includes PhD candidates Noelia Palomar Davidson and Peter William Iveson . Key research groups include: Photonic Systems, Circuits and Sensors Group Optical Engineering and Quantum Photonics Group Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute

Marco Petrovichمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Optical Fiber Technology
• Photonics
• Fiber Optics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Marco Petrovich is a leading researcher at the University of Southampton's Optoelectronics Research Centre (ORC), specializing in advanced hollow core optical fiber technology. His work represents cutting-edge developments in photonics with significant implications for next-generation optical communication systems and sensing applications. Professor Petrovich's research focuses on overcoming fundamental limitations in optical fiber technology through innovative hollow core structures. His expertise spans the physics of light propagation in gas-filled fibers, optical loss mechanisms, environmental stability, and practical implementation in communication systems. Recent work has achieved remarkable progress in reducing optical loss to 0.11 dB/km in double nested antiresonant nodeless fiber (DNANF) structures, bringing hollow core technology closer to commercial viability while offering advantages in bandwidth and nonlinear properties over traditional solid-core fibers. Analysis of Professor Petrovich's publication record reveals a strategic research trajectory evolving from fundamental investigations of gas composition and pressure dynamics in hollow core fibers toward engineering solutions that dramatically improve optical performance and enable practical applications. His 2022 Nature Communications paper on super-broadband spectral translation demonstrates successful translation of basic research into telecommunications applications, while recent 2024 conference papers showcase record-breaking performance metrics in hollow core fiber technology. Principal investigator for ESA-funded 'Versatile High-Fidelity reference Gas Cell' project Extensive collaboration network including David Richardson, Francesco Poletti, and Natalie Wheeler Research supported by major funding bodies including European Space Agency Based at the world-renowned Optoelectronics Research Centre, Professor Petrovich contributes to Southampton's leadership in optical fiber research through access to state-of-the-art facilities for fiber drawing, characterization, and application development. His work bridges fundamental photonics research with practical engineering solutions for next-generation optical communication infrastructure.

• Nonlinear Waves
• Mathematical Physics
• Nonlinear PDEs
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Professor Panayotis G. Kevrekidis is a tenured full professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he has been a faculty member since 2001. He holds a prominent position in applied mathematics and nonlinear science, with affiliations extending to the Center for Nonlinear Studies at Los Alamos National Laboratory as the Stanislaw M. Ulam Scholar. Education: B.Sc. in Physics, University of Athens, 1996 M.S., Rutgers University, 1998 M.Phil. and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Rutgers University, 2000 (jointly supervised by Joel Lebowitz and Panos G. Georgopoulos) His research focuses on the mathematical analysis of nonlinear waves, particularly solitary wave structures in nonlinear partial differential equations and difference equations. His work has broad applications in nonlinear optics, atomic physics (especially Bose-Einstein condensates), materials science, biology, and chemistry. He employs dynamical systems, stability theory, and numerical methods to explore existence, bifurcations, and long-term behavior of coherent structures in Hamiltonian and dissipative systems. The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on localized excitations, discrete solitons, and nonlinear models across physics and biology. These works span theoretical developments in the discrete nonlinear Schrödinger and sine-Gordon equations, applications in optical waveguides and Josephson junctions, and interdisciplinary modeling in tumor angiogenesis, aerosol dynamics, and cosmology. The keywords and subfields reveal a deep integration of mathematical rigor with physical insight. Scientific Awards and Honors: NSF CAREER Award (2003) Humboldt Research Fellowship SIAM Outstanding Paper Prize Stefanos Pnevmatikos International Award (2008) J.D. Crawford Prize, SIAM (2013) A.F. Pallas Award, Academy of Athens Fellow of the American Physical Society (2014) Fellow of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (2017) Fellow of the American Mathematical Society (2020) Professor Kevrekidis has secured major research funding from the National Science Foundation, US Air Force, European Research Council, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Alexander S. Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, and the US–Israel Binational Science Foundation. He has advised 8 PhD students, several of whom hold academic or research positions at institutions such as UIUC, Cameron University, ORNL, and Los Alamos National Laboratory. He has also mentored 5 postdoctoral researchers, many of whom now hold permanent positions in academia. He is an associate editor for three journals and has authored or edited four influential books in nonlinear science. He leads a vibrant research group at UMass Amherst focused on nonlinear waves and complex systems, fostering collaborations across disciplines and institutions. His work continues to shape the theoretical foundations of nonlinear phenomena in both discrete and continuous systems.

S.F. Asokanthanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Dynamic Systems
• Control Theory
• Flexible Structures
• +۴ مورد دیگر

S.F. Asokanthan is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at Western University, Canada. His research focuses on Dynamic Systems and Control with applications to Flexible Structures, Rotating/Axially Moving Systems, and MEMS/NEMS. Prior to Western, he held a faculty position at the University of Queensland, Australia, and worked as an NSERC industrial postdoctoral fellow in Canada. Research Interests: Dynamic Systems and Control Flexible Structures and Rotating Systems MEMS/NEMS for Inertial Sensing Energy Harvesting Systems Biological and Aerospace Applications Stochastic Stability Analysis Publication Trends: His recent work (2022-2017) emphasizes nonlinear dynamics of ring-based MEMS gyroscopes and energy harvesters, stochastic stability under random perturbations, and biomedical applications like magnetic seizure therapy. Keywords span Mechanical Engineering, Micro/Nano Systems, and Aerospace Engineering, with subfields including Vibratory Sensors, Uncertainty Quantification, and Nonlinear Modeling. Students: He has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students in topics such as MEMS design, dynamic stability, and biomedical devices.