Biography
Vittorio Aita is a Research Associate in the Department of Physics at King’s College London. He works in the Plasmonics and Nanotechnology group. His research focuses on experimental generation of complex laser beams and their applications in interacting with metasurfaces.
He holds a MSc in Physics from Università degli studi di Napoli Federico II (Italy), where his research focused on the fabrication of a liquid crystal-based optical device for light modulation. This project has been developed and applied both for realising a shearing interferometer and for generating Bessel beams.
During university years, Vittorio took active part in a scientific outreach association (PONYS - Physics & Optics Naples Young Students), which was born as an OSA chapter. He was the association's president during his final year of study (2019).
Research Interests
- Photonics
- Structured light
- Plasmonics
PhD Supervisor
Principal supervisor: Professor Anatoly Zayats
Further details
See Vittorio's research profile
Research
iComm: New Frontiers in Nanophotonics: Integrating Complex Beams and Active Metasurface Devices
Transforming the areas of both complex optical beams and metasurfaces.
Project status: Ongoing
Photonics & Nanotechnology
The research in the group involves the development and applications of advanced photonic technologies and of novel nanomaterials to address modern challenges in photonic and quantum technologies, new nanostructured materials, sensing, imaging and clean energy.
News
Celebrating Nano for Humanity: How Tiny Science is Shaping Our Future
The Nano for Humanity event, from the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN), brought together physicists from King's College London, Imperial College London...
King's scientists dazzle and amaze at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2024
Unravelling the unseen wonders of light, physicists showcased their work to thousands of the general public and scientific community.
PhD student wins prize for outreach
Vittorio Aita has been awarded the Alan Michette Prize recognising his significant contributions to physics outreach and departmental life.
“That's what scientists do, we explain the magic” - Nobel laureate speaks to Physics PhD students
Donna Strickland 2018 Physics Nobel Laureate recorded a podcast during a visit to King's
Research
iComm: New Frontiers in Nanophotonics: Integrating Complex Beams and Active Metasurface Devices
Transforming the areas of both complex optical beams and metasurfaces.
Project status: Ongoing
Photonics & Nanotechnology
The research in the group involves the development and applications of advanced photonic technologies and of novel nanomaterials to address modern challenges in photonic and quantum technologies, new nanostructured materials, sensing, imaging and clean energy.
News
Celebrating Nano for Humanity: How Tiny Science is Shaping Our Future
The Nano for Humanity event, from the London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN), brought together physicists from King's College London, Imperial College London...
King's scientists dazzle and amaze at Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2024
Unravelling the unseen wonders of light, physicists showcased their work to thousands of the general public and scientific community.
PhD student wins prize for outreach
Vittorio Aita has been awarded the Alan Michette Prize recognising his significant contributions to physics outreach and departmental life.
“That's what scientists do, we explain the magic” - Nobel laureate speaks to Physics PhD students
Donna Strickland 2018 Physics Nobel Laureate recorded a podcast during a visit to King's