Alexander Senichev

Alexander Senichev
Contact Information
senichev@umbc.edu
Physics, Rm 309

Title

Assistant Professor

Education

Ph.D. (Dr. rer. nat.) – Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, Germany, 2016
M.S. Applied Mathematics and Physics – Saint Petersburg State University, Russia, 2009
B.S. Physics – Saint Petersburg State University, Russia, 2007

Previous Experience

Dr. Senichev began his research career during his M.S. studies, investigating semiconductor quantum dots using optical spectroscopy techniques. In his doctoral work at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics, he applied near-field spectral imaging methods to map the optical properties of semiconductor nanowires and to correlate nanoscale optical behavior with crystal structure variations. After completing his doctoral degree, he joined the Quantum Semiconductor Systems Group at Purdue University as a postdoctoral researcher, where he addressed critical challenges in the growth of III-nitride materials for optoelectronic devices. Most recently, he combined his expertise in optical studies of semiconductor nanostructures and materials growth as a research scientist in the group of Vladimir M. Shalaev at Purdue University, where he advanced research in solid-state quantum photonics, focusing on the creation of scalable single-photon emitters compatible with integrated photonic circuits and semiconductor manufacturing.

Professional Interests

Dr. Senichev’s research addresses foundational questions and technical challenges in solid-state quantum photonics, with emphasis on quantum light sources and the control of light-matter interactions in nanophotonic structures. His work aims to develop chip-integrated quantum emitters and spin-photon interfaces relevant to quantum communication, sensing, and information processing. This research is positioned at the intersection of optical spectroscopy, quantum optics, and materials science and is conducted through collaborations with researchers at universities and national laboratories in materials growth, nanofabrication, and theoretical modeling of photonic structures and quantum emitters. Dr. Senichev is committed to training the next generation of researchers and engineers through mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and providing opportunities to participate in experimental research in quantum photonics.

Publications

Senichev’s Google Scholar Page