Dr Otto Lam

I am a Research Fellow in the Department of Physics, working in optoelectronics and the physics of graphene and related two-dimensional materials. My research concerns the design, nanofabrication, and characterisation of integrated optoelectronic and quantum devices, with particular emphasis on light–matter interactions in low-dimensional systems.

My current work includes graphene optomechanical resonators for quantum information applciations, wafer-scale optoelectronics based on novel metal-halide perovskites, and flexible, self-powered wearable electronics for biosensing and energy harvesting. I have extensive experience in electron-beam lithography, thin-film deposition, 2D material transfer, and advanced optical and electrical characterisation, including Raman and photoluminescence mapping, photocurrent measurements, and high-frequency device characterisation.

I obtained my PhD in Physics from the University of Exeter, where I developed optoelectronic devices based on 2D materials and metal-halide perovskites, alongside custom triboelectric systems for self-powered sensing. I currently lead experimental work on graphene-based quantum and optoelectronic platforms whilst mentorig PhD, MSc, and MEng students. My research is supported by international collaborations across the UK, Europe, and Asia, including Royal Society–funded grants.

For more information on my research, please visit the webpages of Prof Saverio Russo and Prof Monica Craciun. 

I am also a postdoc representative at the Physics Department, if you have any questions as a postdoc in the department, please feel free to drop me an email.