Arka Majumdar

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Arka Majumdar is a leading figure in the field of nanophotonics, whose work is driving the transition of metasurface optics from laboratory curiosity to real-world technology. His research centers on the design and application of flat, ultra-thin optical components—metasurfaces—to replace bulky conventional lenses and enable new imaging and sensing paradigms. A key contribution is his pioneering work on using metasurfaces to generate complex light fields, such as paired accelerating and rotating optical beams for passive depth sensing. This innovation, detailed in a highly cited 2020 paper (67 citations), promises compact, low-power solutions for augmented reality and robotics. Majumdar also bridges optics and artificial intelligence, as demonstrated in his work on "neural nano-optics," where computational methods are co-designed with metasurface hardware to achieve high-quality thin lens imaging. His forward-looking perspective is captured in the influential 2025 review, "The second optical metasurface revolution" (77 citations), which outlines the path from science to technology. Through these contributions, Majumdar is not only advancing fundamental photonics but also laying the groundwork for the next generation of compact, intelligent optical systems.