Professor Giles Davies

Professor of Electronic and Photonic Engineering, and Deputy Executive Dean (Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences), University of Leeds

Terahertz frequency radiation occupies a fascinating position in the electromagnetic spectrum, sitting at the interface between electronics and optics. However, there are long-standing challenges to access and exploit this scientifically rich region. Professor Davies has made outstanding contributions to the development of the terahertz quantum cascade laser, and pioneering advances in terahertz imaging, spectroscopy, and microscopy. His work has opened up this region of the spectrum for investigation and exploitation, and underpinned the spectacular international growth of the field.