The Quantum Light Sources and Nanophotonics Group is building a team of students and researchers interested in experimental quantum photonics, optical spectroscopy, solid-state quantum emitters, spin defects, and nanophotonic platforms.
Principal Investigator

Dr. Alexander Senichev
Assistant Professor, Department of Physics
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Dr. Senichev leads the Quantum Light Sources and Nanophotonics Group at UMBC. His research focuses on quantum emitters, spin defects, optical spectroscopy, nanophotonic control of light-matter interactions, and integrated quantum photonic platforms.
Office: Physics Building, Room 309
Email: senichev@umbc.edu
Links: Google Scholar · LinkedIn · UMBC
Current Group Members
Group member updates will be posted here soon.
Interested in joining the group?
We welcome inquiries from motivated undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers interested in experimental quantum photonics. Please contact Dr. Senichev with a brief description of your research interests, background, and current academic status.
Useful Links
Prospective students interested in joining the group may find the following UMBC Physics resources helpful.