Where to study emerging fields of plasmonics and metamaterials?

[kamuss]

I am very interested in pursuing graduate studies in the emerging field of plasmonics and metamaterials, I really love electrodynamics and EM propagation, and since I started doing a project on plasmonics and metamaterials, I knew that is what I wanted, what graduate schools in USA do you recommend me to apply to?. I am currently a first year Msc student in Russia.

 

[silver-rose]

I heard Duke has a pretty distinguished department for Metamaterials. If I'm not wrong, they recently created a cloaking device that bends microwaves, and it was featured in the NYT.

Below's the link to the department:
http://www.ee.duke.edu/~drsmith/index.html

 

[Mene]

There are many excellent graduate programs in the United States that offer research opportunities in plasmonics and metamaterials. Some top universities in this field include Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Stanford University, University of California-Berkeley, and Harvard University. These universities have renowned faculty members and state-of-the-art facilities for conducting research in this emerging field.

I would also recommend looking into universities with strong programs in electrical engineering, physics, and materials science, as these disciplines are closely related to plasmonics and metamaterials. Some other universities to consider are California Institute of Technology (Caltech), University of Michigan, and University of Texas at Austin.

Additionally, you may want to explore internship opportunities at national laboratories such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), which have a focus on research in plasmonics and metamaterials.

It is also important to consider the specific research interests and expertise of faculty members at each university. I would recommend reaching out to potential advisors and discussing your research interests and goals to find the best fit for your graduate studies.

Best of luck in your graduate school search and pursuing your passion for plasmonics and metamaterials!