Dr. Stefano Palomba

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stefano Palomba is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, serving as the Director of the Nanophotonics Plasmonics Advancement Lab (NPAL) and the Deputy Director of the Institute of Photonics and Optical Science. He specializes in experimental physics with a focus on nanophotonics and nanoplasmonics, aiming to design and develop integrated optical devices. He has established a world-class experimental facility in Nanophotonics capable of conducting investigations in the visible and infrared areas using advanced equipment such as femtosecond-OPO laser systems and Near Field Scanning Optical Microscopes. Palomba's academic journey began with a Laurea degree in Optoelectronic Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, followed by a specialization course in Nanotechnology at Università degli Studi. He earned his PhD in Nanoscale Physics at the University of Birmingham. His postdoctoral experience includes work at the University of Rochester and the University of California, Berkeley, alongside a tenure as a Research Scientist at KLA-Tencor Corporation. He has a notable publication record and is recognized for his contributions to high-impact research in nanophotonics, attracting international attention for his presentations.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

— Present

University of Sydney • Sydney

Appointed as a Senior Lecturer, contributing to the research and teaching in the field of nanophotonics.

Research Fellow

— Present

University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, USA

Worked as a Research Fellow in Professor Xiang Zhang's group.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Rochester • Rochester, NY, USA

Conducted research in the Nano-Optics group led by Professor Lukas Novotny.

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61
Prerequisites
A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor
Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.