RESEARCH

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Advancements in nanoelectronics and nanophotonics are set to reshape the future of technology. These innovations will drive the development of advanced nanoscale light sources and detectors, enable the design of novel metamaterials for precise optical manipulation, and pave the way for next-generation optoelectronic devices. Furthermore, progress in quantum and cognitive photonic systems will revolutionize computation and communication, unlocking new possibilities for the digital age.

Nanoscale Light Sources and Detectors

Pushing the limits of speed, efficiency, and miniaturization

Future nanoscale photodetectors and light sources will play a key role in integrated photonic circuits, advancing applications in sensing, imaging, and optical communication.

We study the fundamental processes governing light emission and detection at the nanoscale, focusing on low-dimensional materials such as quantum dots and nanowires. By analyzing charge carrier generation, transport, and recombination dynamics across broad spectral and temporal ranges, we aim to enhance the performance and integration of nanoscale optoelectronic devices.

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Designer Materials for Light Manipulation

Shaping the flow of light beyond natural limits

Expanding the frontiers of light-matter interactions will lead to breakthroughs in sensing, optical communication, and quantum technologies.

We develop engineered electromagnetic metamaterials with optical properties that transcend those found in nature. By leveraging unconventional material platforms — including hybrid perovskites, phase-change chalcogenides, and topological insulators, we unlock new ways to control light. Through hybridization and nanoscale structuring, we design functional metamaterials with unique electronic, optical, and magnetic characteristics, enabling dynamic reconfiguration, spectral tunability, and the exploration of novel electron and quasiparticle interactions.

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Organic Optoelectronic Devices

Advancing Organic and Hybrid Optoelectronics Through Spectroscopy

Organic and hybrid optoelectronic devices are expanding possibilities for energy-efficient lighting, displays, and sensing technologies.

We explore the photophysical properties of organic semiconductors and organic-inorganic hybrids, focusing on charge carrier dynamics, polaron formation, and interfacial charge transfer. By studying materials such as perovskites, conjugated polymers, and molecular crystals, we uncover how structural modifications and interfacial engineering shape their optical and electronic properties. These insights drive the development of next-generation optoelectronic devices, from light-emitting transistors to high-efficiency photovoltaic cells.

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Neuromorphic and Quantum Photonics

Harnessing Light for Intelligent Computing and Secure Communication

The future of computing will be powered by light – enabling ultrafast, energy-efficient processing, secure quantum communication, and intelligent photonic systems that operate beyond the limits of conventional electronics.

We design photonic architectures for optical computing and communication. Our work includes neural network-enhanced imaging through multimode fibers and the exploration of quantum applications in fiber networks. By utilizing waveguides and optical circuits, we develop platforms capable of solving complex computational problems and implementing optimization algorithms entirely through optical methods.

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