About me:
I am an applied physicist and materials scientist with over a decade of experience of advancing nanophotonic and optoelectronic devices via novel optical nanomaterials. My research centers on engineering light–matter interactions in two-dimensional (2D) vdW semiconductor materials and thin films, with a focus on developing next-generation photonic and optical devices for the NIR and LWIR spectral region. This includes thin-film polarizers, polarization rotators, waveguides, micro-resonators, light sources and others.

I leverage a multidisciplinary toolkit—spanning twist-optics, micro- and nano-fabrication, hyperbolic anisotropy, and heterostructures of 2D vdW materials—to realize highly efficient, low-footprint optical and photonic devices. These innovations can enable new system-on-a-chip (SoC) solutions for applications in sensing, imaging, computing, and free space communication.

My expertise integrates nanofabrication, advanced optical characterization, and simulation-driven device optimization. I have led and contributed to federally funded projects (ARPA-H, ONR-MURI), published extensively in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, and collaborated with leading academic and industrial partners. I am also committed to mentoring the next generation of scientists and fostering inclusive, interdisciplinary research environments.