The research in the group involves the development and applications of advanced photonic technologies and of novel nanomaterials to address modern challenges in photonic and quantum technologies, new nanostructured materials, sensing, imaging and clean energy. The group adopts an interdisciplinary approach to provide leading-edge research in optical, mechanical and structural properties of nanostructures and nanoparticles. We combine expertise in nanofabrication, laser science, nonlinear optics, sensing, advanced imaging techniques and numerical modelling.
The research is centred around three overarching themes:
- Functional nanoparticles and nanostructures
- Nanophotonics, metamaterials and plasmonics
- Ultrafast optics and optomechanics
Newsletter
Nanostrand is the newsletter for the Photonics & Nanotechnology Group.
People
PhD candidate
Research Associate
PhD student
PhD Student
Reader in Experimental Nanophotonics
PhD Student
Projects
CPLAS: New perspectives in photocatalysis and near-surface chemistry: catalysis meets plasmonics
EPSRC programme grant investigating light-driven energy-conversion at the nanoscale for stimulating chemical transformations.
iComm: New Frontiers in Nanophotonics: Integrating Complex Beams and Active Metasurface Devices
Transforming the areas of both complex optical beams and metasurfaces.
LeviTeQ: Levitated Nanoparticles for Technology and Quantum Nanophysics
The levitated nanophysics group at King’s College London run ERC Starting Grant LeviTeQ: Levitated Nanoparticles for Technology and Quantum Nanophysics,.
Reactive Plasmonics
Reactive Plasmonics is an EPSRC funded programme grant that researches nanoplasmonics.
Publications
Activities
Seminars
The Light & Matter (L&M) seminars normally take place on Wednesdays at 14.00. All are welcome to attend. For more information and how to join click the link below:
Wheatstone Lecture Series
The Wheatstone Lecture has been hosted annually by the Department of Physics since 2013. Sir Charles Wheatstone FRS (1802-75) was Professor of Experimental Philosophy at King's, and the first Professor in the Department from 1834 until his death in 1875. Polymath and self-taught, Wheatstone was a prolific inventor whose legacy includes the symphonium, the stereoscope, the Wheatstone Bridge and the development of the electric telegraph which revolutionised communications in the nineteenth century.
News
King's researchers showcase sustainability research at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
The exhibit delves into the innovative use of light to power sustainable chemistry
PhD student wins prize for outreach
Vittorio Aita has been awarded the Alan Michette Prize recognising his significant contributions to physics outreach and departmental life.
School students explore university physics with King's first Optics Summer School
Twenty-three Year 12 students keen to explore physics beyond the classroom joined the first King’s Optics Summer School, which gave them insight into studying...
“That's what scientists do, we explain the magic” - Nobel laureate speaks to Physics PhD students
Donna Strickland 2018 Physics Nobel Laureate recorded a podcast during a visit to King's
Exploring collaborations between physicists and artists
Science Gallery London exhibition highlights partnerships with King's artists in residence
Events
Quantum Day 2025
Join quantum researchers from across London to learn about the latest advances in quantum engineering, science and technology and how they are being used to...
Please note: this event has passed.
Nano for Humanity - Nanoday 2024
Join us for Nanoday 2024, where we celebrate the amazing potential of nanotechnology for the betterment of humanity!
Please note: this event has passed.
UK Nanoday 2023
UK Nanoday is hosted by the London Centre for Nanotechnology
Please note: this event has passed.
Photonics for Quantum and Net Zero
International Day of Light Symposium hosted by London Light and the London Centre for Nanotechnology
Please note: this event has passed.
Light & Matter Seminar: Professor Edward Laird - A coherent mechanical oscillator pumped by a suspended quantum dot
Part of the Light & Matter Series hosted by the Photonics & Nanotechnology Group
Please note: this event has passed.
People
PhD candidate
Research Associate
PhD student
PhD Student
Reader in Experimental Nanophotonics
PhD Student
Projects
CPLAS: New perspectives in photocatalysis and near-surface chemistry: catalysis meets plasmonics
EPSRC programme grant investigating light-driven energy-conversion at the nanoscale for stimulating chemical transformations.
iComm: New Frontiers in Nanophotonics: Integrating Complex Beams and Active Metasurface Devices
Transforming the areas of both complex optical beams and metasurfaces.
LeviTeQ: Levitated Nanoparticles for Technology and Quantum Nanophysics
The levitated nanophysics group at King’s College London run ERC Starting Grant LeviTeQ: Levitated Nanoparticles for Technology and Quantum Nanophysics,.
Reactive Plasmonics
Reactive Plasmonics is an EPSRC funded programme grant that researches nanoplasmonics.
Publications
Activities
Seminars
The Light & Matter (L&M) seminars normally take place on Wednesdays at 14.00. All are welcome to attend. For more information and how to join click the link below:
Wheatstone Lecture Series
The Wheatstone Lecture has been hosted annually by the Department of Physics since 2013. Sir Charles Wheatstone FRS (1802-75) was Professor of Experimental Philosophy at King's, and the first Professor in the Department from 1834 until his death in 1875. Polymath and self-taught, Wheatstone was a prolific inventor whose legacy includes the symphonium, the stereoscope, the Wheatstone Bridge and the development of the electric telegraph which revolutionised communications in the nineteenth century.
News
King's researchers showcase sustainability research at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition
The exhibit delves into the innovative use of light to power sustainable chemistry
PhD student wins prize for outreach
Vittorio Aita has been awarded the Alan Michette Prize recognising his significant contributions to physics outreach and departmental life.
School students explore university physics with King's first Optics Summer School
Twenty-three Year 12 students keen to explore physics beyond the classroom joined the first King’s Optics Summer School, which gave them insight into studying...
“That's what scientists do, we explain the magic” - Nobel laureate speaks to Physics PhD students
Donna Strickland 2018 Physics Nobel Laureate recorded a podcast during a visit to King's
Exploring collaborations between physicists and artists
Science Gallery London exhibition highlights partnerships with King's artists in residence
Events
Quantum Day 2025
Join quantum researchers from across London to learn about the latest advances in quantum engineering, science and technology and how they are being used to...
Please note: this event has passed.
Nano for Humanity - Nanoday 2024
Join us for Nanoday 2024, where we celebrate the amazing potential of nanotechnology for the betterment of humanity!
Please note: this event has passed.
UK Nanoday 2023
UK Nanoday is hosted by the London Centre for Nanotechnology
Please note: this event has passed.
Photonics for Quantum and Net Zero
International Day of Light Symposium hosted by London Light and the London Centre for Nanotechnology
Please note: this event has passed.
Light & Matter Seminar: Professor Edward Laird - A coherent mechanical oscillator pumped by a suspended quantum dot
Part of the Light & Matter Series hosted by the Photonics & Nanotechnology Group
Please note: this event has passed.
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Group lead
Professor of Physics