Openings & Contact
QTM Lab welcomes motivated researchers interested in quantum photonics, metamaterials, quantum sensing, cryogenic quantum systems, and computational electromagnetics.
Strong candidates combine physical intuition, disciplined computation or measurement, clear writing, and the habit of turning uncertainty into testable next steps.
The lab rewards independence, careful records, early communication, safe work, and strong research judgment.
Bring ideas, data, questions, and next steps. A good update shows what was tried, what was learned, what blocked progress, and what comes next.
Raise blockers, equipment issues, deadline risks, mistakes, and policy questions early, when they are easiest to solve.
A result without records is not a research result. Keep raw data, code, notes, figures, drafts, and decisions organized enough for another researcher to follow.
Experimental work begins only after required FIU training, task-specific authorization, and review of relevant lab procedures.
New researchers should build a core literature list, create an ORCID iD, set up notebooks and version control, and prepare a one-page research plan.
Each year, identify one technical skill, one fellowship or award, one conference or workshop, and one career-development step.
Lab guidance supports research planning; official FIU, ECE, ISSS, EH&S, sponsor, and appointment-letter requirements control formal decisions.
Applicants and current students should verify current degree, enrollment, assistantship, immigration, safety, and research-compliance rules through the appropriate FIU office before making deadline-sensitive or status-sensitive decisions.
U.S. citizen students interested in quantum photonics, metamaterials, quantum sensing, cryogenic quantum systems, RF/microwave engineering, or computational electromagnetics are welcome to contact Prof. Krasnok about co-developing fellowship and research proposals.
Due: July 14, 2026.
Graduate student-designed NASA SMD research submitted through an eligible U.S. institution. The student leads the project idea and writing with faculty PI input.
Timing: application opens late August 2026; deadline late October 2026.
For college seniors, first-year graduate students, or gap-year applicants pursuing full-time, in-person Ph.D. study in applied physical and biological sciences, mathematics, or engineering. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible.
Timing: August 15 to November 17, 5:00 p.m. Eastern.
For U.S. citizens, dual citizens, or nationals pursuing DoD-relevant science or engineering research near the beginning of graduate study, with at least three years remaining.
Timing: Summer 2026 recruitment is open; verify the current FIU posting.
For eligible FIU students seeking DOE-linked STEM workforce development, applied research, and national-lab-facing technical experience.
Timing: varies by fellowship and nomination route.
FIU fellowships include prospective-student and current-student opportunities. Some require department or college nomination.
Email a CV, transcript if available, one paragraph on the proposed research direction, the target opportunity, and the deadline. Strong proposals begin with a clear question, a credible plan, and evidence of preparation.
Prof. Aleksandr Krasnok
Quantum Technologies and Metamaterials Lab
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Florida International University
10555 W Flagler Street, Engineering Center
Miami, FL 33174
Office: EC 3202C
Lab: AMERI EC 1654
Email: akrasnok@fiu.edu
Use official university sources for current requirements and deadlines.
