Prof Patrice Genevet, colorado school of mines, United States
Prof. Patrice Genevet is a leading physicist and researcher specializing in nanophotonics, metasurfaces, and optical engineering 🔬. Currently a tenure-track professor at the Colorado School of Mines 🏛️, he has an extensive academic and research background in metamaterials, plasmonics, and transformation optics ⚡. With 127 publications, an H-index of 57, and over 29,967 citations, his groundbreaking work has shaped the future of optical sciences 🌍. His contributions to metasurfaces and topological photonics have been widely recognized, making him a pioneer in modern optics 🚀.
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🎓 Academic & Professional Journey
Prof. Patrice Genevet is a leading physicist specializing in nanophotonics and metasurfaces 🔬. He is currently a Tenure-Track Professor of Physics at the Colorado School of Mines, USA (2023–Present) 🏛️. Previously, he was a CNRS Research Scientist (2015–2023) in France, focusing on hetero-epitaxy and optical engineering. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics (2006–2009) from the University of Nice Sophia Antipolis, with a thesis on localized lasing structures 🎥. His postdoctoral research at Harvard University (2009–2014) explored plasmonic metasurfaces, paving the way for revolutionary advancements in optical science 🚀.
🏆 Awards
Prof. Patrice Genevet is an internationally recognized physicist 🔬, honored for his exceptional contributions to nanophotonics and optical engineering ⚡. He has been named a Highly Cited Researcher (2018–2024) by Clarivate, ranking among the top 1% of scientists globally 📊. He received the Prix d’Excellence de l’Université Côte d’Azur (2019, 2020, 2022) 🏅 and the Prix Fabry-De Gramont (2021) for his groundbreaking research in optics 📡. His achievements also include an ERC Proof of Concept Grant (2019) and the Prix Aimé Cotton (2017) 🎖️. His work continues to reshape modern optics and photonics 🚀.
👨🏫 Teaching & Mentorship Experience
Prof. Patrice Genevet is a dedicated educator and mentor 🎓, currently teaching physics and microelectronics at the Colorado School of Mines 🏛️. He has designed and taught courses on electromagnetism, optics, and semiconductor fabrication 🔬, mentoring undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. students globally 🌍. His students have won prestigious awards 🏅, including research prizes from Ecole Polytechnique and Safran Electronics & Defense. He has supervised over 15 Ph.D. students and 10 postdoctoral researchers, fostering innovation in nanophotonics, metasurfaces, and LiDAR technology 📡. His commitment to scientific training and mentorship continues to shape the future of optical physics 🚀.
🔬 Research Expertise
Prof. Patrice Genevet is a pioneering researcher in nanophotonics and optical engineering ⚡. His expertise spans metasurfaces, topological photonics, and transformation optics 📡, with applications in holography, plasmonics, and metamaterials 🔬. He specializes in nanofabrication techniques 🏗️, including E-beam lithography, FIB, and CVD deposition, as well as experimental optics across visible, near-IR, and mid-IR wavelengths 🌈. His research explores nonlinear optics, ultra-fast laser systems, semiconductor lasers, LiDARs, and thin-film technology ⚡. His advancements in Cherenkov radiation, optical vortices, and microscopy techniques (NSOM, SERS, CARS, SRS) continue to revolutionize photonics and optical applications 🚀.
📄 Publications
Light Propagation with Phase Discontinuities: Generalized Laws of Reflection and Refraction 🌐🔬
👨🏫 Authors: N. Yu, P. Genevet, M.A. Kats, F. Aieta, J.P. Tetienne, F. Capasso, Z. Gaburro
📖 Journal: Science 334 (6054), 333-337 (2011)
📊 Citations: 10,019
Aberration-Free Ultrathin Flat Lenses and Axicons at Telecom Wavelengths Based on Plasmonic Metasurfaces 🔍📡
👨🏫 Authors: F. Aieta, P. Genevet, M.A. Kats, N. Yu, R. Blanchard, Z. Gaburro, F. Capasso
📖 Journal: Nano Letters 12 (9), 4932-4936 (2012)
📊 Citations: 2,078
A Broadband, Background-Free Quarter-Wave Plate Based on Plasmonic Metasurfaces 🌀⚡
👨🏫 Authors: N. Yu, F. Aieta, P. Genevet, M.A. Kats, Z. Gaburro, F. Capasso
📖 Journal: Nano Letters 12 (12), 6328-6333 (2012)
📊 Citations: 1,330
Multiwavelength Achromatic Metasurfaces by Dispersive Phase Compensation 🌈📡
👨🏫 Authors: F. Aieta, M.A. Kats, P. Genevet, F. Capasso
📖 Journal: Science 347 (6228), 1342-1345 (2015)
📊 Citations: 1,279
Recent Advances in Planar Optics: From Plasmonic to Dielectric Metasurfaces 🔬🌍
👨🏫 Authors: P. Genevet, F. Capasso, F. Aieta, M. Khorasaninejad, R. Devlin
📖 Journal: Optica 4 (1), 139-152 (2017)
📊 Citations: 1,216
Nanometre Optical Coatings Based on Strong Interference Effects in Highly Absorbing Media 🎥🛡️
👨🏫 Authors: M.A. Kats, R. Blanchard, P. Genevet, F. Capasso
📖 Journal: Nature Materials 12 (1), 20-24 (2013)
📊 Citations: 1,112
These highly cited publications showcase Prof. Genevet’s groundbreaking contributions to metasurfaces, planar optics, and plasmonics, making a global impact in optical science 🚀.