Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO)
Prof. Frank Koppens is group leader at the Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO). The Quantum Nano-Optoelectronics Group, led by Prof. Koppens, is at the forefront of researching the fundamental science and potential applications of two-dimensional (2D) materials, focusing particularly on optoelectronic devices and interactions with light at extreme limits and at the nanoscale. The group integrates the realms of nanophotonics, 2D materials, twisted 2D materials, topology, emerging phenomena, and strong light-matter interactions, creating a multidisciplinary research program.
Koppens has received the ERC starting grant, the ERC consolidator grant, and five ERC proof-of-concept grants. Other awards include the Christiaan Hugyensprijs 2012, the national award for research in Spain, the IUPAP young scientist prize in optics, and the ACS photonics investigator award. Since 2018 Koppens is on the Clarivate list for highly cited researchers, in the physics category, and in 20220 he was elected as fellow of the American Physical Society. Koppens is cofounder of Qurv technologies (qurv.tech), which develops Intelligence Through Vision applications. Koppens is also advisor of Axiomatic-AI (axiomatic ai.com), which develops interpretable and verifiable AI for science & engineering.
