Alberto Martín Jiménez earned his BSc in Physics from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid (UAM) in 2013, followed by an MSc in Condensed Matter and Nanotechnology in 2014. Completing his Ph.D. in 2018, he pioneered a setup to collect light from a scanning tunneling microscope (STM), probing electronic and optical properties at the nanoscale. At Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research, he contributed to developing the first time-resolved STM, capturing electron dynamics in molecules with sub-femtosecond resolution. Recognized with a Humboldt Fellowship in 2021 and a Marie Curie Fellowship in 2023, he now leads research at IMDEA Nanociencia, focusing on ultrafast dynamics combining ultrafast optics and STM.

Koen Lauwaet, a physicist with a decade of experience in experimental research, specializes in designing and optimizing setups. Proficient in Python and LabVIEW, he's contributed to cutting-edge projects like the Photon-STM lab, the nc-AFM lab,  and the STARDUST machine. Skilled in troubleshooting and analysis, he leads technical aspects at IMDEA Nanociencia, integrating data gathering and analysis. With a Doctorate from K.U.Leuven and a penchant for lifelong learning, Koen's work spans surface science, instrumentation, and data analysis.

Roberto Otero, PhD recipient from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid in 2002, explored nanostructure morphology and electronic structure relations. As a Marie Curie Fellow at the University of Aarhus, he investigated organic molecule self-assembly on surfaces, contributing significantly to hydrogen-bonding (Angew. Chem. Intl. Ed. 44, 2270 (2005), Science 319, 312 (2008)) and complex organic adsorbate diffusion (Nature Materials 3, 779 (2004)). Joining Universidad Autónoma de Madrid as Ramón y Cajal tenured faculty in 2005 and IMDEA Nanociencia in 2008 as an Associated Researcher, he continues pioneering surface science research.

David Mateos is a dedicated second-year PhD student at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, focusing on light-matter interactions studied through Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM), with a specialization in nanophotonics and submolecular resolution of light emission. Building upon his background in physics and his Master's degree in Condensed Matter Physics from the same institution, David's research centers around the interplay between light and matter at the nanoscale. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for pushing scientific boundaries, he aims to uncover the secrets of light-matter interactions, paving the way for breakthroughs in nanotechnology and quantum optics.

Miguel Varea graduated in Physics from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, where he pursued a Master's degree in Condensed Matter Physics. As a PhD student at IMDEA Nanociencia, his research in Physics revolves around practical experimentation. He utilizes Scanning Tunneling Microscopy (STM) to understand nanophotonics, probing the interactions of light and matter at the atomic scale. He is interested in unravelling the physics behind these phenomena through hands-on experimentation, aiming to contribute to advancements in technology and the fundamental understanding of quantum systems.