Metamaterials and metasurfaces have revolutionized the control of electromagnetic waves by enabling artificial media with tailored responses that are unattainable in naturally occurring materials. Through the engineering of subwavelength building blocks, these platforms provide unprecedented opportunities for manipulating wave propagation, localization, polarization, and light–matter interactions across the electromagnetic spectrum.

In this talk, I will present recent advances in dielectric, plasmonic, and hybrid metamaterials and metasurfaces, focusing on the physical mechanisms that enable advanced wave manipulation. The discussion will cover resonant phenomena in engineered electromagnetic structures, multipolar interactions, topological photonic concepts for robust light confinement and transport, and active platforms incorporating graphene and other tunable materials. Particular emphasis will be placed on resonant engineering as a means to achieve dynamic manipulation of electromagnetic waves, enhanced light confinement, tunable polarization, and reconfigurable electromagnetic functionalities.

The presentation will conclude with an outlook on the future of multifunctional electromagnetic platforms and their role in next-generation technologies, highlighting emerging applications in integrated photonics, sensing, energy technologies, and intelligent electromagnetic systems.