Frédéric Grillot
About Frédéric Grillot
Frédéric Grillot serves as the Deputy Editor at Optics Express and is a Tenured Professor at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris. He has extensive experience in academia and research, focusing on quantum photonics technologies and mentoring students in the field.
Work at Optica Publishing Group
Frédéric Grillot has been serving as Deputy Editor at Optics Express since September 2021. In this role, he oversees the editorial process for one of the leading journals in the field of optics. Prior to this position, he worked as an Associate Editor at the same journal from 2014 to 2020. His contributions to Optica Publishing Group reflect his extensive experience and commitment to advancing research in optics and photonics.
Education and Expertise
Frédéric Grillot holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering from Université de Franche-Comté, which he completed in 2003. He also earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Physics from Université de Bourgogne in 1999. Additionally, he achieved Thesis Habilitation in Physics from Université Paris Cité in 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his research and teaching in quantum photonics technologies.
Background
Frédéric Grillot has a diverse academic and professional background. He has been a Tenured Professor at Institut Polytechnique de Paris since 2016 and has held various visiting professor positions at institutions such as Politecnico di Milano, University of New Mexico, University of California, Los Angeles, and UC Santa Barbara. His career also includes significant roles at Baehl Innovation and Bell Labs, where he focused on technology partnerships and research engineering, respectively.
Research Focus and Contributions
Grillot's research portfolio is centered on quantum photonics technologies, with applications in optical communications, quantum technologies, optical computing, sensing, defense, and information security. He engages in research that includes materials properties, fabrication, modeling, and simulation of quantum device structures. He aims to produce significant breakthroughs and new prototype next-generation devices in the field of photonics.
Mentorship and Training
Frédéric Grillot is dedicated to mentoring and training students to advance the frontiers of science and engineering in quantum photonics. His role as a professor and researcher allows him to guide the next generation of scientists and engineers, fostering an environment of innovation and discovery in the field.