Dr. Martin Booth

Biography

Martin Booth is a Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Oxford, where he focuses on the theory and practice of dynamic optics. His research interests include the use of adaptive optical elements for high-resolution microscopy and ultrafast laser fabrication. Booth leads a group that is jointly based in the Department of Engineering Science and the Centre for Neural Circuits and Behaviour. He has extensively researched common adaptive elements such as liquid crystal spatial light modulators and membrane deformable mirrors, which are used for dynamic manipulation of the properties of incident light beams. His work primarily aims at correcting aberrations that degrade the performance of optical systems, with a particular focus on high-resolution microscopy applications. He is also interested in optical systems for biomedical applications in neuroscience, laser-based microfabrication, optical tweezers, and optical data storage. His projects involve applying active adaptive optics for aberration correction and beam control to enhance the capabilities of optical systems.

Research Interests