Research
Polaritons
Polaritons are hybrid light–matter quasiparticles that combine the properties of photons with electronic or vibrational excitations in materials. In our work, we study plasmon–exciton polaritons, self-hybridized polaritons, and phonon polaritons to uncover new ways of manipulating light at the nanoscale and to explore emerging quantum effects.
TMD Nanophotonics
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) are atomically thin semiconductors with unique optical and electronic properties. They provide a versatile platform for exploring light–matter interactions at the nanoscale. Our research focuses on nonlinear nanophotonics, the fabrication of atomically sharp structures, and the development of gas sensing applications based on TMD materials.
Self-Assembled Microcavities
Self-assembly offers a unique route to create optical microcavities without the need for top-down nanofabrication. By exploiting nano-alignment, electrostatic double-layer forces, and the Casimir effect, we realize tunable, self-assembled cavities in liquid environments. We are interested in their implementation with microfluidics and photochemistry, using them both as a platform to study fundamental forces in liquids and to probe light–matter coupling at the nanoscale.
