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Johannes Courtial is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Glasgow. His research focuses on novel optical components that control light. He primarily works with pixellated optical components, which allow light rays to be refracted in innovative ways that appear to violate 'forbidden' wave optics, unlocking new possibilities in the field. Courtial is actively developing spectacles aimed at treating a variety of eye conditions that impact millions of people globally, aiming to significantly enhance their quality of life through his work. His investigations into optical components extend to theoretical research, playing with concepts such as invisibility cloaks and optical wormholes. In addition to these theoretical pursuits, he has previously invented a device for sorting individual photons by their orbital angular momentum and has pioneered algorithms for shaping the 3D intensity distribution of light beams, which are applicable in multiple areas, including optical trapping. Courtial has contributed to research on optical resonators, particularly those with fractal eigenmodes. He was recognized as a Fellow of the Optical Society (now Optica) in 2017 and has made media appearances, including an expert feature on the BBC program Coast.
University of Glasgow • Glasgow
Teaching and conducting research in the field of physics and astronomy.