Romain Quidant's Biography

Romain Quidant, Professor, Institute of Photonic Sciences

Romain Quidant carries out his research at ICFO - The Institute of Photonic Sciences in Barcelona where he leads Plasmon nano-Optics group. His research focuses on the study of the optical properties of metal nano-structures, known as surface plasmons. The activities of his group cover both fundamental and applied research. The fundamental part of his work is mainly directed towards enhanced light/matter interaction for quantum optics. From a more applied viewpoint, his group investigates news strategies to control light and heat at the nanometer scale for biomedical applications, including early detection and photothermal therapy of cancer.