My research is in the fields of nanophotonics and plasmonic metamaterials. I have a special focus on novel applications in the domains of plasmonic biosensors and acousto-optical devices and functionalities. The research facilities, including supercomputers, nanofabrication labs, etc. make the realization of many ideas feasible.

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Education and early career

Dr. Mohamed Farhat received his Ph.D. in Optics and Electromagnetism from Aix-Marseille University in 2010, where he obtained as well his Master degree in Theoretical Physics in 2006. His PhD dissertation was titled by "Metamaterials for Harmonic and Biharmonic Cloaking and Superlensing". He has since several postdoctoral experiences inluding Austin (USA) and Jena (Germany). 

Research Interests

Mohamed's research is in the fields of plasmonics and metamaterials with applications spanning optics, terahertz, and elastodynamic waves.

Education Profile

  • Ph.D., Physics and optics, Institut Fresnel, Aix-Marseille University, France, 2010.
  • M.Sc., Theoretical physics, CPT, Aix-Marseille University, France, 2006.

Selected Publications

  • M. Farhat, P.-Y. Chen, M. Amin, A. Alù, and Y. Wu, “Transverse acoustic spin and torque from pure spinning of objects,” Physical Review B (Letter), 104(6), L060104, 2021.
  • M. Farhat, M. Yang, Z. Ye, and P.-Y. Chen, “PT-symmetric absorber-laser enables electromagnetic sensors with unprecedented sensitivity,” ACS Photonics, vol. 7, pp. 2080-2088, 2020.
  • M. Sakhdari, M. Hajizadegan, M. Farhat, and P.-Y. Chen, “Efficient, broadband and wide-angle hot-electron transduction using metal-semiconductor hyperbolic metamaterials,” Nano Energy, vol. 26, pp. 371-381, 2016.
  • P.-Y. Chen, M. Farhat, and A. Alu, “Bistable and Self-Tunable Negative Index Metamaterial at Optical Frequencies,” Physical Review Letters, vol. 106, pp. 105503, 2011.
  • M. Farhat, S. Guenneau, and S. Enoch, “Ultrabroadband Elastic Cloaking in Thin Plates,” Physical Review Letters, vol. 103, pp. 024301, 2009.
  • M. Farhat, S. Enoch, S. Guenneau and A.B. Movchan, “Broadband Cylindrical Acoustic Cloak for Linear Surface Waves in a Fluid,” Physical Review Letters, vol. 101, pp. 1345011, 2008.
  • A. Agambayev, M. Farhat, S. P. Patole, A. H. Hassan, H. Bagci, and K. N. Salama, “An Ultra-Broadband Single-Component Fractional-Order Capacitor using MoS2-Ferroelectric Polymer Composite,” Applied Physics Letters, vol. 113, pp. 093505, 2018.
  • P.-Y. Chen, M. Farhat, and A. Alu, “Bistable and Self-Tunable Negative Index Metamaterial at Optical Frequencies,” Physical Review Letters, vol. 106, pp. 105503, 2011.
  • M. Farhat, S. Guenneau, and S. Enoch, “Ultrabroadband Elastic Cloaking in Thin Plates,” Physical Review Letters, vol. 103, pp. 024301, 2009.
  • M. Farhat, S. Enoch, S. Guenneau and A.B. Movchan, “Broadband Cylindrical Acoustic Cloak for Linear Surface Waves in a Fluid,” Physical Review Letters, vol. 101, pp. 1345011, 2008.

Awards and Distinctions

  • 2 times selected in the top 10 "work of the year" by CNRS in 2009 and 2010 for designing cloaks for liquid and elastic waves, respectively.
  • French Ministry of Education PhD scholarship (2006-2009).
  • Tunisian Ministry of Education studies scholarship (2001-2005) (ranked on the top 0.1% at the Baccalaureate examination).

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