Alexander Senichev is joining the Department of Physics as an Assistant Professor. His research focuses on experimental quantum photonics, with emphasis on solid-state quantum emitters and the control of light-matter interactions in nanophotonic structures. His work lies at the intersection of optical spectroscopy, quantum optics, and materials science. In his lab, he will develop and study quantum photonic systems for efficient generation of quantum states of light compatible with on-chip integration and semiconductor manufacturing. This research supports the development of scalable platforms for quantum communication, sensing, and information processing.
Alexander Senichev received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Physics from Saint Petersburg State University, Russia, and his Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.) from the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany. During his doctoral research, he used near-field spectral imaging to study the optical properties of semiconductor nanowires and their relationship to crystal structure. After completing his Ph.D., he joined the Quantum Semiconductor Systems Group at Purdue University as a postdoctoral researcher, where he worked on III-nitride semiconductor materials for optoelectronic devices. He later continued at Purdue University as a research scientist, focusing on solid-state quantum photonics and the development of scalable single-photon emitters compatible with integrated photonic circuits.
At UMBC, Alexander looks forward to building a research program in this area and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students through collaborative experimental research. His group will work with colleagues across the department and with researchers at universities and national laboratories to advance quantum photonic systems and technologies.
Alexander Senichev received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Physics from Saint Petersburg State University, Russia, and his Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.) from the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany. During his doctoral research, he used near-field spectral imaging to study the optical properties of semiconductor nanowires and their relationship to crystal structure. After completing his Ph.D., he joined the Quantum Semiconductor Systems Group at Purdue University as a postdoctoral researcher, where he worked on III-nitride semiconductor materials for optoelectronic devices. He later continued at Purdue University as a research scientist, focusing on solid-state quantum photonics and the development of scalable single-photon emitters compatible with integrated photonic circuits.
At UMBC, Alexander looks forward to building a research program in this area and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students through collaborative experimental research. His group will work with colleagues across the department and with researchers at universities and national laboratories to advance quantum photonic systems and technologies.