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“Light has been a tool for investigating matter for many years. It is fascinating that we can now modify and create new matter with light in a phenomenon known as strong light-matter coupling.”
Research profile
Jaime Gómez Rivas is a full professor and chair of Surface Photonics in the department of Applied Physics, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). His areas of expertise include electromagnetism, optics, nanophotonics and THz photonics. The group of Gomez Rivas works on strong light-matter coupling at optical and THz frequencies and the potential applications of this phenomenon in optoelectronics. The research is mainly experimental, focusing on resonant nanostructures that can maximize the coupling strength.
Academic background
Jaime Gómez Rivas received his PhD in 2002 from the University of Amsterdam for his work on light transport in disordered media. From 2002 until 2005, he worked as postdoctoral researcher at the RWTH technical University in Aachen (Germany) on THz spectroscopy, pioneering the field of semiconductor THz plasmonics. In 2005 he became project leader at the FOM Institute for Atomic and Molecular Physics (AMOLF), leading the group Surface Photonics. This group was partially located at Philips Research in Eindhoven, in order to bring blue sky research into applications. The group introduced the concept of plasmonics and nanoantennas for solid state lighting.
In 2010 Gomez Rivas became part-time professor at TU/e and group leader at AMOLF. After 10 years of fruitful collaboration with Philips, his group moved in 2015 to the Dutch Institute for Fundamental Energy Research (DIFFER) and in 2018 Gomez Rivas’ group moved completely to TU/e, where he is now full professor. Gomez Rivas has received several prestigious grants and awards, such as ERC starting and Proof of Concept grants, NWO-VICI, FOM-IPP and Facebook Academy Award. He has been also panel member of prestigious funding agencies, such as NWO and ERC. Gomez Rivas is also associate editor of the Journal of Applied Physics, a leading journal of the American Institute of Physics.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Terahertz Integrated Biosensing from molecular, vesicular to the cellular and tissue level – TeraIBs
Al-Daffaie, S. (Project Manager), Gómez Rivas, J. (Project member), Matters-Kammerer, M. K. (Project member), Trajkovic, M. (Project member), Jumaah, A. (Project member), Vacancy PHD (Project member) & Vacancy PHD (Project member)
1/01/25 → 31/12/28
Project: Third tier
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THz Spectroscopy for (Photo-)Electrochemistry material (PSN)
Gómez Rivas, J. (Project Manager) & Heijnen, B. J. (Project member)
15/11/23 → 14/11/27
Project: First tier
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THz Spectroscopy for (Photo-)Electrochemistry (PSN) personnel
Gómez Rivas, J. (Project Manager) & Heijnen, B. J. (Project member)
15/11/23 → 14/11/27
Project: First tier
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SCOLED Strong-coupling-enhanced nanoparticle array organic light emitting diode
Gómez Rivas, J. (Project Manager), Liang, M. (Project member), Wei, W. (Project member) & Wang, K. (Project member)
1/05/23 → 30/04/26
Project: Third tier
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2e Onderzoek naar biomolecular sensing op THz frequenties
Gómez Rivas, J. (Project Manager), Ji, J. (Project member) & Al-Daffaie, S. (Project member)
1/01/23 → 12/12/28
Project: Third tier
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Exploring Phase Topology and Group Index Modifications of THz Vibro-Polaritons in Metasurfaces
Ji, J. (Corresponding author), Mousawi, A., Scheers, J., Jumaah, A. J., Al-Daffaie, S. & Rivas, J. G. (Corresponding author), 16 Apr 2025, In: ACS Photonics. 12, 4, p. 2203-2211 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Broad-band Optical Properties of Yttrium Hydride
Peeters, D. B. L., Geneste, G., Rivas, J. G. & Van Mechelen, J. L. M., 7 Oct 2024, 2024 49th International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2024. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 2 p. 10697889Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Academic › peer-review
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Condensation of Exciton-Polaritons in a Bound State in the Continuum: Effects of the Excitation Spot Size and Polariton Transport
Berghuis, A. M. (Corresponding author), Boom, A., Argante, R. P., Murai, S. & Gómez Rivas, J. (Corresponding author), 19 Nov 2024, In: ACS Nano. 18, 46, p. 31987-31994 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Efficient Redirection of Trapped Broad-Band Fluorescence from Substrates into Free Space Using c-Si Metasurfaces
Zhai, Y., Xu, C. (Corresponding author), Zhang, Z., Li, P., Murai, S., Rivas, J. G., Li, X. (Corresponding author) & Wang, S. (Corresponding author), 11 Sept 2024, In: Nano Letters. 24, 36, p. 11311-11318 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Enhancement of the internal quantum efficiency in strongly coupled P3HT-C60 organic photovoltaic cells using Fabry-Perot cavities with varied cavity confinement
de Jong, L. M. A., Berghuis, A. M., Abdelkhalik, M. S., van der Pol, T. P. A., Wienk, M. M., Janssen, R. A. J. (Corresponding author) & Rivas, J. G. (Corresponding author), Jun 2024, In: Nanophotonics. 13, 14, p. 2531-2540 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
Open AccessFile12 Citations (Scopus)22 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Dataset for Nanowire solar cell above the radiative limit
Korzun, K. (Contributor), Castellanos Gonzalez, G. (Contributor), de Boer, D. K. G. (Contributor), Gómez Rivas, J. (Contributor) & Haverkort, J. E. M. (Creator), 4TU.Centre for Research Data, 20 Jan 2021
DOI: 10.4121/13606598
Dataset
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Spectral and temporal evidence of robust photonic bound states in the continuum on THz metasurfaces
Abujetas, D. R. (Creator), van Hoof, N. (Contributor), ter Huurne, S. (Creator), Gómez Rivas, J. (Creator) & Sánchez-Gil, J. A. (Contributor), Figshare, 1 Aug 2019
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.4563287, https://osapublishing.figshare.com/collections/Spectral_and_temporal_evidence_of_robust_photonic_bound_states_in_the_continuum_on_THz_metasurfaces/4563287 and one more link, https://osapublishing.figshare.com/collections/Spectral_and_temporal_evidence_of_robust_photonic_bound_states_in_the_continuum_on_THz_metasurfaces/4563287/1 (show fewer)
Dataset
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Spatial coherence from Nd3+ quantum emitters mediated by a plasmonic chain
Molina, P. (Contributor), Gómez Rivas, J. (Contributor), Bausá, L. E. (Contributor), Ramirez, M. O. (Contributor), Carretero-Palacios, S. (Contributor), Bravo-Abad, J. (Contributor), Sánchez Garcia, L. (Contributor), van Hoof, N. J. J. (Contributor) & Fernández-Martínez, J. (Contributor), The Optical Society, 30 Jul 2021
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.c.5447211, https://osapublishing.figshare.com/collections/Spatial_coherence_from_Nd3_quantum_emitters_mediated_by_a_plasmonic_chain/5447211
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Prizes
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Best PhD thesis on Physics in the Netherlands of 2015
Gómez Rivas, J. (Recipient), 21 Jan 2016
Prize: Other › Career, activity or publication related prizes (lifetime, best paper, poster etc.) › Scientific
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Biomolecular Sensing at THz Frequencies
Gómez Rivas, J. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: NWO › Other › Scientific
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Co-founder of the Center for Terahertz Science and Technology at TU/e
Gómez Rivas, J. (Recipient), 2021
Prize: NWO › Other › Scientific
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ERC Proof of Concept Grant : Edit Jaime Gómez Rivas
Gómez Rivas, J. (Recipient), 1 Sept 2015
Prize: ERC › Proof of concept › Scientific
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ERC Starting Grant : Jaime Gómez Rivas
Gómez Rivas, J. (Recipient), 2009
Prize: ERC › Starting › Scientific
Activities
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Challenge based learning course THz Systems of the Applied Physics and Electrical Engineering Master program of the Eindhoven University of Technology 2021-2022
Gómez Rivas, J. (Contributor)
2021 → 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Workshop, seminar, course or exhibition › Professional
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Organizer of SCOM 2018
Gómez Rivas, J. (Consultant)
16 Apr 2018 → 18 Apr 2018Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy › Scientific
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ERC quality assessment of funded research 2018 - Evaluation panel member
Gómez Rivas, J. (Consultant)
2018Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy › Scientific
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ERC consolidator grants 2017- Evaluation panel member
Gómez Rivas, J. (Consultant)
2017Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy › Scientific
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CLEO/Europe-EQEC 2017
Gómez Rivas, J. (Consultant)
2017Activity: Consultancy types › Consultancy › Scientific
Courses
Press/Media
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Eindhoven strengthens its tech position: TU researchers receive millions in subsidies
Gómez Rivas, J., van de Wouw, N. & Tóth, R.
6/12/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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TUE’s remote labs enhance experimental setups from home
19/01/21
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Working in the lab, from home
18/11/20
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Light Conversion Efficiency of Emitters on Top of Plasmonic and Dielectric Arrays of Nanoparticles
10/10/19
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment