Dr. Ivan Fernandez Corbaton

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ivan Fernandez-Corbaton is a Project Leader at the Theory Electromagnetic Scatterers Research Unit within the Institute of Nanotechnology at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. His research primarily focuses on the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with material systems, particularly examining symmetries and conservation laws. He systematically employs electromagnetic duality symmetry as a conserved quantity in his studies, with a specific interest in electromagnetic helicity. His approach facilitates a comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic polarization and provides design guidelines for various applications, including metamaterials and nanophotonics. Notably, his work has led to insights into electromagnetic chirality and the optimal electromagnetic beam transfer properties in material systems. His research publications include significant contributions to leading journals and available preprints on platforms such as arXiv and ResearchGate.

Research Interests

Requirements for Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent 120 ECTS in Chemistry subjects At least 60 ECTS from laboratory practicals Specific ECTS: 44 Inorganic, 24 Organic, 22 Physical Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcript of Records
  • Module handbook/Course descriptions
  • Proof of German C1 (for German tracks)
  • APS Certificate (for China, India, Vietnam)
Specialization Notes

Includes tracks for Inorganic, Organic, Physical, and Theoretical Chemistry.