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Girish Lakhwani completed his M.Sc. (Integrated) at the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur and obtained his PhD from Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands. Following his doctoral studies, he held postdoctoral research positions at the University of Texas at Austin and the University of Cambridge. Since joining the University of Sydney, he has progressed through the academic ranks from Lecturer to Professor, also serving as Associate Professor and in various leadership roles including Director of the Institute of Photonics and Optical Science and Deputy Director of the University of Sydney Nano Institute. His research focuses on the optoelectronic properties of novel nanoscale semiconductor materials, emphasizing solar energy harvesting and optical switches. Girish's innovative work includes exploring chiral nanophotonics and strong light-matter interactions to reveal new optical phenomena. His contributions align with the Faculty of Science's emphasis on molecules and materials for renewable energy solutions and advanced communication technologies. He has received the Vice-Chancellor's Award for Outstanding Teaching and Research at the University of Sydney in 2019 and has been awarded multiple grants for his research projects related to optical systems and materials science.
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia
University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK
University of Texas at Austin • Austin, USA
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