Antonio Calà Lesina is a Full Professor in Computational Photonics at the Leibniz University Hannover , leading research at the Hannover Centre for Optical Technologies . His academic journey includes a PhD in Information and Communication Technology from the University of Trento (2013), followed by postdoctoral and associate professor roles at the University of Ottawa (2013–2020). His research spans Nanophotonics , Metamaterials , and Plasmonics , focusing on inverse design, topology optimization, and dynamic control of optical systems via multiphysics simulations. Education : PhD (University of Trento, 2013); MSc in Telecommunications Engineering (University of Catania); BSc in Electronics Engineering (University of Catania) Current Position : Full Professor (Leibniz University Hannover, 2020–2025) His work explores Light-Matter Interactions and Nanostructures , with recent publications on anapole states , multiresonant metasurfaces , and hyperbolic metamaterials . He employs Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) simulations and deep learning for inverse design in nanophotonics. Collaborations include institutions like the University of Ottawa and research centers in Europe, aligning with the EULiST alliance . Despite no explicit awards mentioned, his contributions to optical beam steering , nonlinear metasurfaces , and machine learning integration highlight his impact in the field.








