Quantum nanophotonics and optomechanics

We are a team of young and enthusiastic scientists interested in various aspects of wave physics, ranging from novel quantum optics effects to the theory of acoustomechanics. As part of the Department of Physics at ITMO University, we provide high-quality education and training through cutting-edge research at the top international level.

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Key scientific directions

We combine fundamental physics with practical challenges to deliver technologies of the future.

Quantum nanophotonics and collective effects

Light transport and storage in coupled quantum systems, non-radiative collective quantum states, and the generation of entangled photons.

Nonlinear nanophotonics

Nanostructures engineering with enhanced nonlinear optical response, including second-harmonic generation (SGH).

Opto- and acoustomechanics

Optical and acoustic forces, including effects mediated by surface waves, optical binding, and the transfer of linear and angular momentum from light and sound to matter.

Metamaterials and metasurfaces

Dielectric and hybrid platforms (BIC and high-Q states) to steer emission, nonlinear effects, and photonic flows.

Thermo- and photoinduced processes

Heating and photoresponses control in nanophotonics to deliver stable and adaptive optical devices.

AI integration in nanophotonics

Machine learning with photonic platforms for autonomous design, characterization, and optimization of nanostructures.

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