Ongoing research in Michaël Lobet's team

We are interested in understanding fundamental physics and the use of light technologies. We stand at the crossroads of analytical developments in classical and quantum electrodynamics and an intensively developed toolbox in numerical simulation for photonic systems. Our aim is to stay as close as possible to experimental fabrication and characterization.

Our main areas of research in photonics

Near-zero refractive index
Twisted photonic crystals
Space optics
Green photonics: photovoltaics, electrochromics and thermal engineering
Near-field photonics
2-D materials and plasmonics

Our skills

Analytical development in classical and quantum electrodynamics
Use of in-house or commercial codes in RCWA, FEM, FDTD, DDA,... numerical techniques for photonic applications
High-performance computing and optimization
Close links with experimental manufacturing and characterization

Science of teaching and learning

The research team also aims to develop the science of teaching and learning (SoTL), with a focus on physics. In particular, the team is active in innovative teaching methods centered on active learning (peer instruction, flipped classroom, team-based learning, just-in-time teaching,...) as discussed in Michaël Lobet's master's thesis in higher education pedagogy.

The team is also developing its activities in the intersection between AI and teaching.