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Aleksandr (Alex) Krasnok
Born (1987-09-13) September 13, 1987 (age 37)
EducationITMO University
Known forAll-dielectric nanoantennas, Moiré metaphotonics, Complex-frequency excitations
AwardsLeopold B. Felsen Award for Excellence in Electrodynamics (2024), Early-Career Award in Nanophotonics (2021), Gold Medal, Nobel Laureate Zhores Alferov Foundation (2016)
Scientific career
FieldsPhotonics, Quantum optics, Electrodynamics
InstitutionsFlorida International University, City University of New York, University of Texas at Austin

Aleksandr (Alex) Krasnok (born September 13, 1987) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Florida International University. [1] He works in the fields of photonics, quantum optics, and electrodynamics, focusing on optical nanoantennas, Moiré Metaphotonics, and complex-frequency excitations. Krasnok has co-authored over 100 journal papers and 7 books and book chapters. [2] He has received several awards, including the Leopold B. Felsen Award for Excellence in Electrodynamics (2024)[3], the Early-Career Award in Nanophotonics (2021)[4], and the Gold Medal from the Nobel Laureate Zhores Alferov’s Foundation (2016)[5].

Career biography

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Dr. Krasnok earned his Ph.D. in Photonics from ITMO University in 2013.[6] After completing his Ph.D., he served as an Assistant Professor at ITMO University, where his research focused on nanophotonics and quantum optics. He worked on all-dielectric nanoantennas for efficient light manipulation at the nanoscale.[7]

From 2016 to 2018, Dr. Krasnok was a Research Scientist at the University of Texas at Austin in the Andrea Alù Research Group, where he worked on quantum optics, metasurfaces, and scattering theory.[8]

Between 2018 and 2021, Krasnok served as a Research Assistant Professor and Director of the Photonics Core Facility at the City University of New York Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC).[9] He established an optical laboratory at ASRC, facilitating interdisciplinary research in photonics, and published several papers on controlling light at the nanoscale.[10]

Since July 2021, Dr. Krasnok has been an Assistant Professor at Florida International University, leading a research group focused on quantum photonics and metasurfaces. He teaches courses on quantum computing, theoretical electromagnetism, photonics, and advanced topics in electrical engineering.[11]

Dr. Krasnok is also an editor for Advanced Photonics Nexus[12], Reviews on Advanced Materials Science[13], and an assistant editor for Photonics Research[14].

Research Contributions

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Dr. Krasnok’s research includes work in the following areas:

  • **All-Dielectric Nanoantennas** (2012): His research introduced all-dielectric nanoantennas, which use dielectric materials to efficiently manipulate light at the nanoscale. These antennas are applied in telecommunications and sensing.[15]
  • **Moiré Metaphotonics** (2020): His research on Moiré patterns in artificial materials explores their optical properties and enables new methods of light control for applications in optical devices such as sensors and modulators.[16]
  • **Complex-Frequency Excitations** (2017–2024): Krasnok has worked on complex-frequency excitations, with applications in quantum computing and advanced photonic systems. His studies have revealed new phenomena in light scattering and quantum circuits.[17]

Awards and Honors

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  • **Leopold B. Felsen Award for Excellence in Electrodynamics** (2024): Awarded for his work in complex-frequency excitations and their applications in electrodynamics.[18]
  • **FIU Community Award** (2024): Recognized for his contributions to research and teaching at FIU.[19]
  • **Early-Career Award in Nanophotonics** (2021): For his work on all-dielectric nanoantennas and other contributions to nanophotonics.[20]
  • **Gold Medal, Nobel Laureate Zhores Alferov Foundation** (2016): Awarded for his research in quantum optics and photonics.[21]

Selected Publications

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Dr. Krasnok has co-authored over 100 journal papers and 7 books and book chapters. Some of his notable works include:

  • Krasnok, A. E., Miroshnichenko, A. E., Belov, P. A. and Kivshar, Y. S., “All-dielectric optical nanoantennas,” Opt. Express 20(18), 20599 (2012). [22]
  • Krasnok, A., Tymchenko, M. and Alù, A., “Nonlinear metasurfaces: a paradigm shift in nonlinear optics,” Mater. Today 21(1), 8–21 (2018). [23]
  • Hu, G., Ou, Q., Si, G., Wu, Y., Wu, J., Dai, Z., Krasnok, A., Mazor, Y., Zhang, Q., Bao, Q., Qiu, C.-W. and Alù, A., “Topological polaritons and photonic magic angles in twisted α-MoO3 bilayers,” Nature 582(7811), 209–213 (2020).[24]
  • Krasnok, A. E., Slobozhanyuk, A. P., Simovski, C. R., Tretyakov, S. A., Poddubny, A. N., Miroshnichenko, A. E., Kivshar, Y. S. and Belov, P. A., “An antenna model for the Purcell effect,” Sci. Rep. 5(1), 12956 (2015). [25]

Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Krasnok is a member of several professional organizations, including:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "FIU Faculty Profile". Florida International University.
  2. ^ "Google Scholar Citations". Google Scholar.
  3. ^ "Leopold B. Felsen Award for Excellence in Electrodynamics". EurAAP.
  4. ^ "Early-Career Award in Nanophotonics 2021". De Gruyter.
  5. ^ "Gold Medal, Nobel Laureate Zhores Alferov's Foundation". Alferov Foundation. 2016.
  6. ^ "ITMO University". ITMO University.
  7. ^ "All-Dielectric Optical Nanoantennas". Optics Express. 20 (18). Optica: 20599–20604. 2012.
  8. ^ "Andrea Alù Research Group". University of Texas at Austin.
  9. ^ "Advanced Science Research Center". City University of New York.
  10. ^ "Moiré Hyperbolic Metasurfaces". Nano Letters. 20 (5). ACS: 3217–3224. 2020.
  11. ^ "FIU Faculty Profile". Florida International University.
  12. ^ "Advanced Photonics Nexus Editorial Board".
  13. ^ "RAMS Editorial Board". De Gruyter.
  14. ^ "Photonics Research Editorial Board". Optica.
  15. ^ "All-Dielectric Optical Nanoantennas". Optics Express. 20 (18). Optica: 20599–20604. 2012.
  16. ^ "Moiré Hyperbolic Metasurfaces". Nano Letters. 20 (5). ACS: 3217–3224. 2020.
  17. ^ "Coherent Virtual Absorption Based on Complex Zero Excitation for Ideal Light Capturing". Optica. 4 (12). Optica: 1457–1461. 2017.
  18. ^ "Leopold B. Felsen Award for Excellence in Electrodynamics". EurAAP.
  19. ^ "FIU Community Award". Florida International University.
  20. ^ "Early-Career Award in Nanophotonics 2021". De Gruyter.
  21. ^ "Gold Medal, Nobel Laureate Zhores Alferov's Foundation". Alferov Foundation.
  22. ^ "All-Dielectric Optical Nanoantennas". Optics Express. 20 (18). Optica: 20599–20604. 2012.
  23. ^ "Nonlinear metasurfaces: a paradigm shift in nonlinear optics". Materials Today. 20 (4). Elsevier: 36–43. 2017.
  24. ^ "Topological polaritons and photonic magic angles in twisted α-MoO3 bilayers". Nature. 582. Nature Publishing Group: 209–213. 2020.
  25. ^ "An antenna model for the Purcell effect". Scientific Reports. 5 (1). Nature Publishing Group: 12956. 2015.