Prof. Dr. Pierre Meystre

Profile

Academic positionFull Professor
Research fieldsQuantum Optics
Keywordsquantum optics, atom optics, quantum degenerate atomic systems

Current contact address

CountryUnited States of America
CityTucson
InstitutionUniversity of Arizona
InstituteOptical Sciences Center

Host during sponsorship

Prof. Dr. Herbert WaltherMax-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik (MPQ), Garching
Prof. Dr. Theodor W. HänschMax-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik (MPQ), Garching
Prof. Dr. Gerhard RempeMax-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik (MPQ), Garching
Prof. Dr. Theodor W. HänschInstitut für Optik, Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik (MPQ), Garching
Prof. Dr. Gerhard RempeInstitut für Optik, Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik (MPQ), Garching
Start of initial sponsorship01/04/1996

Programme(s)

1995Humboldt Research Award Programme

Nominator's project description

Professor Kathy Lu is a highly esteemed scholar in the fields of Materials Science and Engineering. She has established an outstanding research program recognized for its remarkable accomplishments in novel nanomaterial processing approaches and unconventional high temperature material study methodologies. Her stay in Germany will initiate a close collaboration between Virginia Tech and Technische Universität Darmstadt in the field of cutting-edge research on nanoscaled advanced ceramics with special focus on ultra-high temperature resistant carbides and nitrides and transparent ceramics for applications in the key technologies such as energy, information, environment and mobility.