Greg Rieker

Greg Rieker is an Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder's Department of Mechanical Engineering and a Vogel Faculty Fellow. He leads the Precision Laser Diagnostics Laboratory, focusing on laser-based sensing for energy, atmospheric, and industrial systems. His work bridges fundamental science (light-matter interactions) and applied technologies, with emphasis on commercialization through ventures like LongPath Technologies. He holds a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University and previously worked at NIST and as an entrepreneur in plasma-based medical accelerators.

Education:

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
• Masters in Mechanical Engineering, Stanford University
• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri–Rolla

Research Interests: Laser-based diagnostics for combustion systems, methane leak detection, high-temperature spectroscopy, and entrepreneurship in academic research. His lab emphasizes translating technologies to real-world applications, such as regional methane monitoring for oil and gas industries.

Publications: Recent work spans mid-infrared spectroscopy, dual-comb techniques, and combustion diagnostics. Key themes include high-speed measurements, gas emission characterization, and sensor development for harsh environments.