Principle Investigator
Principle Investigator
About me: I was born and educated in Poland, where I earned my PhD in Physics from the Faculty of Physics at the Warsaw University of Technology. In 2018, I moved to the United States to continue my research at the College of Optics and Photonics (CREOL), completing postdoctoral training in the Nonlinear Guided-Wave Group and later in the Nonlinear Optics Group. During this time, I also served as a Scholar Instructor at CREOL, teaching advanced graduate-level courses such as Fundamentals of Optical Fiber Communications and Nonlinear Guided Wave Optics.
In 2024, I joined the Department of Physics at the University of Miami as an Assistant Professor, where I am establishing my research program in nonlinear and quantum optics, bridging both theoretical and experimental approaches. My research interests span classical, nonlinear, and quantum optics, with an emphasis on fundamental scientific exploration and practical applications.
Education and Training:
Postdoc – in Optics and Photonics - CREOL, The College of Optics and Photonics, University of Central Florida, USA
PhD - in Physics – Faculty of Physics, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
MSc – in Fire Safety Engineering – Fire University (former The Main School of Fire Service),Poland
MSc and BSc – in Applied Physics – Faculty of Physics, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Research Interest:
nonlinear and quantum optics
optical solitons and pattern formation
optical thermodynamics
topological and non-Hermitian photonics
nondiffractive beams and beams with angular momentum
non-reciprocal interactions of optical beams
light interaction with soft-matter
nonlinear materials
wave propagation and scattering, and electromagnetism
Graduate Students
Undergraduate Students
I am Ahmed Sameh Ahmed, an international student from Egypt, studying electrical engineering. I completed my high school education at STEM 6th of October, where I was exposed to five semesters of research in different fields, in addition to working with faculty members on research projects. This experience made me more eager to conduct research to solve real-life challenges and contribute to building a better future for the world.