Our research
Exploring exciton phenomena
Welcome to Andrés Granados del Águila Laboratory, part of the Institute of Materials Science at the University of Valencia.
Our research focuses on the microscopic behaviour of excitons (X), coupled electron-hole pairs, in emergent quantum materials. We are particularly fascinated by their collective behaviour in two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, such as TMD monolayers, as well as in single-photon emitters. To unlock this exciting physics, we investigate the resulting strong optical and transport nonlinearities by developing novel samples arquitectures and experimental techniques.
News /
Events
New Publication!
September 2025
Our joint project in semiconducting perovskites with Dr. Chee F. Fong (RIKEN Pioneering Research Institute) and colleagues at A*Star, Qindao and HFML has recently been published in APL Materials.
Posdoctoral Fellowships opening by AEI and Generalitat Valencia
November-December 2025
The Spanish Research Agency (AEI) and the Generalitat Valenciana (GVA) have opened prestigious postdoctoral fellowship calls (Juan de la Cierva and GVA Fellowships) to support talented early-career researchers in developing their independent scientific careers in Spain. These programs offer competitive contracts at leading research institutions, fostering collaboration, innovation and scientific excellence.
If you are a postdoctoral researcher interested in exciton physics, 2D materials or other emergent quantum materials, and would like to live by the Mediterranean sea in the vibrant city of Valencia, feel free to contact me to discuss potential projects at ICMUV.
I look forward to hearing from motivated candidates soon.
We welcome to the group a new TFG student !
November 2025
We’re thrilled to welcome L. Hortelano! who join to work on perovskite nanocrystals and explore superradiance!
New Publication!
3 June 2025
Our joint project with Prof. Ren Tianhua (Macau University) and colleagues at IFIM (National University of Singapore) has recently been published in Nature Comunications.
Recent breakthroughs in exciton research
Research highlights
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors hold great potential as coherent light sources for photonic integrated circuits. However, the conventional integration of 2D materials on to silicon photonics introduces significant structural and optoelectronic drawbacks, hindering the practical realization of coherent photonic circuits. In this work, we introduce the concept of a van der Waals photonic integrated circuit, which is a complete on-chip optical system fabricated entirely from a van der Waals heterostructure, showcasing the potential of 2D materials for advanced nanophotonics applications.
We sincerely congratulate Prof. Ren and all co-authors for this outstanding contribution to the field of nanophotonics.
Andres Granados del Aguila Lab 