Stephen Sweeney
Physics
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council
United Kingdom
Biography
Professor Stephen Sweeney obtained a BSc in Applied Physics and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) from the University of Bath and a PhD in Semiconductor Laser Physics from the University of Surrey. Following his PhD and postdoctoral positions at Surrey, he joined Marconi Optical Components as a Scientist, becoming Lead Scientist of the Laser and Amplifier Technology group. In 2002, he returned to Surrey as a Lecturer, promoted to Chair in Physics in 2010. He led the photonics group based in the Advanced Technology Institute from 2010-2015. Working closely with industry, his research interests focus on developing new semiconductor systems for use in photonic devices such as lasers and photovoltaics and in the development of new photonic system
Research Interest
Physics
