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Antonio Acín
Quantum Information Theory

The main research objective of the group is to understand how quantum laws can be exploited to design novel protocols for information processing and communication, with an emphasis on quantum cryptography.

Adrian Bachtold
Quantum NanoElectronics and NanoMechanics

We investigate quantum electrical, mechanical, and optical properties of nanofabricated devices based on condensed matter systems, such as twisted bilayer graphene and carbon nanotube.

Jens Biegert
Attoscience and Ultrafast Optics

Our group works in a highly interdisciplinary field which fuses ultrafast laser physics, extreme nonlinear optics, atomic and molecular physics, SXR spectroscopy, X-ray optics, UHV technology, and electron-ion coincidence imaging techniques.

Darrick Chang
Theoretical Quantum-Nano Photonics

We explore the fascinating and interdisciplinary world of quantum interactions between matter and light confined to the nanoscale, to uncover rich new phenomena and powerful applications.

Hugues de Riedmatten
Quantum Photonics with Solids and Atoms

We investigate the quantum connection between single photons and atomic ensembles implemented with rare-earth doped solids and cold atomic gases.

Turgut Durduran
Medical Optics

We use state-of-the-art optical technologies to probe a variety of tissues from small animals to clinical cases, from sub-cellular length-scales to large tissues such as adult brain and breast.

Majid Ebrahim-Zadeh
Optical Parametric Oscillators

We develop and study novel coherent light sources based on nonlinear frequency conversion techniques and OPO´s, from the UV to the mid-IR spectrum, and from the steady-state cw to femtosecond time-scales.

Javier Garcia de Abajo
Nanophotonics Theory

We leverage the optical response of nanostructured materials to explore new physical phenomena including the manipulation of free electrons and their application in achieving sending and spectromicroscopy with unprecedented spatial, temporal, and energy resolution

F. Pelayo García de Arquer
CO2 Mitigation Accelerated by Photons

We explore the use of photons to shed light on the process of capturing and converting greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, helping understand the various mechanisms involved.

María García-Parajo
Single Molecule Biophotonics

Our research combines nanophotonics, single molecule detection and bionanotechnology to visualize and manipulate cellular function at the nanometer scale.

Gerasimos Konstantatos
Functional Optoelectronic Nanomaterials

We employ solution-processed functional nanomaterials to address current challenges in optoelectronics, imaging, sensing and renewable energies.

Frank Koppens
Quantum Nano-Optoelectronics

The quantum nano-optoelectronics group, led by Prof. Koppens, studies interactions between light and 2D materials for quantum technologies and novel ways of manipulating materials

Michael Krieg
Neurophotonics and Mechanical Systems Biology

We use genetically encoded fluorescent and luminescent reporters to unravel how animals sense their physical environment and protect themselves against mechanical stress.

Maciej Lewenstein
Quantum Optics Theory

The Quantum Optics Theory (QOT) group works on a wide range of topics of theoretical physics from quantum optics aand laser physics through quantum information science and quantum technologies to quantum field theory.

Nicoletta Liguori
Photon Harvesting in Plants and Biomolecules

Our group aims at understanding how changes in light, structure and environment regulate the molecular mechanisms of photoactive (bio)molecular systems.

Pablo Loza-Alvarez
SLN - Team Loza

We conduct research in bioimaging by developing cutting-edge advanced microscopy imaging techniques. We are interested in interdisciplinary research between photonics and biology.

Jordi Martorell
Organic Nanostructured Photovoltaics

Our research focuses on the design, implementation and study of new nano-photonic configurations to transform sunlight into other forms of energy

Morgan Mitchell
Atomic Quantum Optics

Our group uses the extraordinary coherence properties of atoms, together with an ever-increasing sophistication in optical manipulation and measurement, to study fundamental physics of light-matter interactions, quantum optical effects in advanced sensing, and new applications of extreme sensors. 

Georgia Papadakis
Thermal Photonics

We aim to harness thermal radiation by tailoring light-matter interactions at subwavelength scales.

Valerio Pruneri
Optoelectronics

We study and develop new advanced materials, devices and systems for information and communication technologies, in particular displays, image sensors and cybersecurity.

Oriol Romero-Isart
Macroscopic Quantum Optics Theory

We propose, model, and optimize experiments aimed at exploring whether there is a limit to mass and complexity for the unambiguous observation of quantum phenomena.

Carmen Rubio Verdú
STM on 2D quantum materials

We focus on the study the correlated phases that emerge in two-dimensional systems by means of low-temperature Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Spectroscopy (STM/STS).

Leticia Tarruell
Ultracold Quantum Gases

Our group performs quantum simulations with ultracold quantum gases, using atoms to engineer novel forms of quantum matter and to solve problems that are hard to tackle by classical means.

Lluís Torner
Nonlinear Optical Phenomena

We study nonlinear optical processes where light acts on itself inside suitable materials. Applications include all-optical photonic devices and advanced imaging and sensing.

Juan Torres
Quantum Engineering of Light

We generate photons with novel features for exploring quantum theory and implementing applications that require specific forms of light.

Niek van Hulst
Molecular Nanophotonics

Research focuses on nanoscale optical fields and single emitters, using advanced experiments where ultra-small (nanotechnology) and ultra-fast (femtosecond spectroscopy) come together.