Our research focuses on nanoscale photonics, investigating how light interacts with matter in highly confined systems, spanning electrons and single molecules through to 2D materials and engineered nanostructures. Using ultrafast laser techniques, scanning probe methods, optical microscopy and spectroscopy, and specialised optical fibres, we study a wide range of photonic materials, including metamaterials, plasmonic nanoparticles, and two‑dimensional systems.

Developing technologies

We are particularly interested in the fundamental processes governing light emission, nonlinear optical response, and ultrafast charge and energy transfer. By probing photon–electron interactions in confined geometries, such as optical cavities, nanoparticles, 2D materials, and atomic vapours, we uncover the mechanisms underlying optical and quantum phenomena.

Alongside this fundamental work, we develop nanoscale photonic technologies, including nanolasers for sensing and imaging, as well as engineered platforms for controlling thermal and terahertz radiation. Through nanofabrication and optical design, we create versatile light‑based tools for advanced photonic devices and sensing applications.