Welcome to the Applied Optics Group at UC Santa Cruz. The main research theme in our group is single particle optics. We develop new, highly sensitive methods to study single particles with optical methods. We use these and other established techniques to gain new understanding of these particles and light-matter interactions in general. Due to the versatility of optical methods, we can investigate different types of particles.

Shigeo Maruyama, Associate Prof. Shohei Chiashi and many staffs research nano-materials such as carbon nanotubes and graphene. Together with many students, we study their synthesis, analysis and applications. Dr Jeon Il has been promoted to Project Assistant Professor. Dr Yutaka Matsuo has been assigned to Visiting Professor.

We take a combined theoretical and experimental approach to invent new photonic devices and explore the fundamental physics of light propagation, generation, and detection. We are always seeking highly self-motivated undergraduate, masters, and Ph. students and postdocs to join our dynamic group.