Our research students
We are building a vibrant cluster of expertise in ultrafast nonlinear optics, ultrafast photonic technologies, and AI-powered photonic quantum technologies.
We welcome talented PhD students to continue their career at the forefront of emergent photonic properties in complex nonlinear optical systems.
Together with internationally respected research institutes and leading industry partners, they are applying their diverse knowledge and expertise to advance fundamental discoveries on photonics - accelerating its potential to transform the way we live and work.
Debayan Das
Debayan is investigating optical frequency combs in micro-resonators or 'microcombs'. He is studying their dynamics, which includes the observation of their formation and subsequent interactions both experimentally and theoretically.
His publications include:
- Cutrona, A., Rowley, M., Das, D., Olivieri, L., Peters, L., Chu, S.T., Little, B.E., Morandotti, R., Moss, D.J., Gongora, J.S.T. and Peccianti, M., 2022. High parametric efficiency in laser cavity-soliton microcombs. Optics Express, 30(22), pp.39816-39825.
Jordan McConnell
Jordan is exploring real-time control of high-power emissions in miniaturised ultrafast lasers (micro-combs) via machine learning.
Abhishek Paul
Abhishek previously studied at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali.
Aadithya Suresh
Aadithya completed her Masters degree at the Central University of Kerala, and is now focusing on nonlinear optics.
Akash Dominic Thomas
Akash graduated (MSc Science, 2023) from the Central University of Kerala, India. His research interest is Terahertz science, particularly the interplay of imaging and AI. His research background - developed at the Indian Institute of Technology - involves exploring phase control in coherent beam-combining systems, utilising cutting-edge machine-learning algorithms. His current research - primarily funded by the Leverhulme Trust - is developing a 3D Hyperspectral Imager.
Ashlin Jacob
Ashlin's PhD is focussed on nonlinear optics, laser cavity microcombs, and terahertz physics, with connections to topology. Ashlin holds a Masters degree in physics from Pondicherry University , India and previously worked as a Junior Research Fellow at the Raman Research Institute, Bangalore, India, contributing to quantum computation and communication research. Ashlin's current work explores the interplay between photonics and nonlinear dynamics to advance communication and sensing technologies, driven by a passion for addressing fundamental challenges in modern optical systems.
Girish Tripathy
Girish graduated with an MSc in Physics from NISER, Bhubaneswar, with prior research experience in non-linear optics and machine learning. His current PhD project focuses on exploring neuromorphic computing using physical systems, primarily within the photonics domain.
Bani Chhohan
Bani completed her Masters degree in AI at the University of Wolverhampton and is now working on Quantum Reservoir Computing.
Our alumni
Some of our Doctoral students have already successfully completed their PhD.
We are proud of their achievements and wish them all the very best as they move on with their careers.
Vivek Kumar
As part of his doctoral thesis research, Vivek is investigating Terahertz wave control in scattering media for imaging and focusing applications. He receives a studentship from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation Programme.