Luciano De Sio is a senior research scientist at the Beam Engineering for Advanced Measurements Company, USA. He graduated in physics from the University of Calabria, Italy, in 2003 and did his PhD in science and technology of mesophases and molecular materials from the same university in 2006. He has extensive experience in the fields of plasmonics, optofluidics, polymers, and liquid crystals. He has coauthored 70 articles in physics, several book chapters, and 14 international patents and delivered more than 30 scientific communications at conferences. He is also the principal investigator of an international project of European Office of Aerospace Research & Development (EOARD), supported by the U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) and the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate of the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL).
This book details the fundamental concepts, synthesis, and advanced analysis of several plasmonic nanomaterials. The authors explore in depth the applications of nanomaterials in photonics and spectroscopy, which will help lead advancements in biomedical research. It serves as both a teaching reference and a research guide. - Dr. Praveen Pandojirao-S, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc., USA This state-of the-art book introduces the reader to the interesting field of plasmonic nanomaterials. It covers different types of plasmonic nanoparticles used to produce different advanced materials, along with issues related to the synthesis-structure-processing-properties relationship of these nanoparticles. This pioneer book will become an important reference for any course in the field of nanomaterials. - Dr. Vijay Kumar Thakur, Washington State University, USA