Open Positions

AI for Nanophotonics

This PhD project focuses on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) techniques into nanophotonics research to address challenges in developing compact, efficient, and high-speed optical devices. The project goals include enhancing efficiency by developing AI-driven methodologies for rapid design and optimization of nanophotonic devices, optimizing simulation tools through AI algorithms to streamline the prototyping process, expediting material exploration by integrating novel materials like two-dimensional (2D) materials, and ensuring physical validity using physics-informed neural networks. Prospective candidates with backgrounds in electrical engineering, applied physics, or related fields, along with proficiency in simulation techniques and AI, are encouraged to apply, aimed at advancing the forefront of nanophotonics research.


Please send your CV and transcripts as attachments to: omar_abdelrahman@imre.a-star.edu.sg 

Deep ultra-violet Nanophotonics

We invite prospective PhD researchers to engage in advanced investigations at the convergence of nanophotonics, nanotechnology, and materials science. Deep Ultra-Violet (DUV) light, with wavelengths shorter than 300 nm, pivotal for applications in biological sensing, DNA analysis, nano-photolithography, and water purification, confronts challenges stemming from the scarcity of suitable materials within this spectral range. Our project aims to pioneer advancements in DUV coherent light sources and resonant nanophotonic devices. We seek to develop coherent and high-fluence DUV light sources to enable compact nano-photolithography process using novel DUV nanophotonic devices and designs, employing nonlinear optics to improve the up-conversion efficiency through integrating novel nonlinear two-dimensional materials to enhance the nonlinear conversion efficiency, exploring gain materials for light’s coherence and chirality control. Prospective candidates possessing degrees in electrical engineering, applied physics, physics, or related disciplines, along with expertise in simulation techniques (FDTD/FEM) and nanofabrication, are invited to contribute to the advancement of DUV nanophotonics.


Please send your CV and transcripts as attachments to: omar_abdelrahman@imre.a-star.edu.sg