In this FAU LMQ People Spotlight, we interviewed our member Pascal Del’Haye, who leads the Microphotonics Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light since January 2020.
What is your research topic?
My main research focus is on integrated photonics, in which we bring circuits for light onto microchips. We use these photonic chips for nonlinear optics, quantum applications and optical computing.
How is your research linked to the research foci of the FAU LMQ?
Most of our research is linked to light-matter interactions within photonic chips. Especially our work on microresonators that can store huge amounts of light allows us to observe very strong nonlinear interactions between light and matter. In addition, we look into quantum states that are generated by interactions between light and matter.
Why exactly this topic/these topics?
Because light allows us to reveal the most fundamental aspects of the physical world around us. And because I strongly believe that integrated photonics will play a critical role in future sensors, quantum networks, and telecom systems.
Who in the Profile Center do you hope to collaborate with in the future?
In the past, the LMQ already helped me to start discussions and new research projects. Currently I have joint research projects with Birgit Stiller and Flore Kunst, and there are many more joint research ideas floating around. My research group is very open to collaborations in which we can contribute with our integrated photonics expertise.
When I am not working as a scientist, then …
I am spending time with my children, reading and doing outdoor sports.
Do you have a secret talent?
I am quite ok at virtual reality gaming and play international tournaments with some friends 🙂
What does a typical day in your working life look like?
I love being a scientist because there is no typical day. But in the end, I spent most of my days discussing research ideas, writing proposals and managing the administrative side of our research group. I particularly enjoy discussing new research results with my group members and try to have an open office most of the time.
Where do you see the FAU LMQ in 5 or 10 years?
The FAU LMQ is already extremely helpful to get in touch with other scientists and trigger new collaborations. I hope in 5 to 10 years it will be expanded to provide funding for groundbreaking research projects and for young scientists.
In this FAU LMQ People Spotlight, we interviewed our member Pascal Del’Haye, who leads the Microphotonics Research Group at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light since January 2020.
What is your research topic?
My main research focus is on integrated photonics, in which we bring circuits for light onto microchips. We use these photonic chips for nonlinear optics, quantum applications and optical computing.
How is your research linked to the research foci of the FAU LMQ?
Most of our research is linked to light-matter interactions within photonic chips. Especially our work on microresonators that can store huge amounts of light allows us to observe very strong nonlinear interactions between light and matter. In addition, we look into quantum states that are generated by interactions between light and matter.
Why exactly this topic/these topics?
Because light allows us to reveal the most fundamental aspects of the physical world around us. And because I strongly believe that integrated photonics will play a critical role in future sensors, quantum networks, and telecom systems.
Who in the Profile Center do you hope to collaborate with in the future?
In the past, the LMQ already helped me to start discussions and new research projects. Currently I have joint research projects with Birgit Stiller and Flore Kunst, and there are many more joint research ideas floating around. My research group is very open to collaborations in which we can contribute with our integrated photonics expertise.
When I am not working as a scientist, then …
I am spending time with my children, reading and doing outdoor sports.
Do you have a secret talent?
I am quite ok at virtual reality gaming and play international tournaments with some friends 🙂
What does a typical day in your working life look like?
I love being a scientist because there is no typical day. But in the end, I spent most of my days discussing research ideas, writing proposals and managing the administrative side of our research group. I particularly enjoy discussing new research results with my group members and try to have an open office most of the time.
Where do you see the FAU LMQ in 5 or 10 years?
The FAU LMQ is already extremely helpful to get in touch with other scientists and trigger new collaborations. I hope in 5 to 10 years it will be expanded to provide funding for groundbreaking research projects and for young scientists.