Hengky Chandrahalim

Hengky Chandrahalim is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT), where he also serves as Faculty Director of the AFIT Nanofabrication & Characterization Facility. He is affiliated with the Graduate School of Engineering & Management and leads the Microsystems Laboratory.

Education:

• Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University
• M.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University
• M.Eng., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cornell University
• B.Sc., Electrical and Computer Engineering, The Ohio State University

His research interests span optics and photonics, MEMS, RF/microwave systems, optical sensing, and micro/nanosystems. He specializes in integrating microscale sensors with optical fibers, radiation-hardened MEMS, and optofluidic systems. His work combines advanced fabrication techniques like two-photon nanomachining with applications in aerospace, defense, and biomedical sensing.

The trends in his recent publications emphasize optical fiber tip sensors, nonlinear damping in flow sensing, and radiation effects on MEMS resonators. His research demonstrates a strong focus on miniaturization, robustness under extreme environments, and novel transduction mechanisms in photonic and mechanical systems.

Scientific Awards:

• Fellow, Institute of Physics (IOP) (2024)
• Fellow, Institution of Engineering & Technology (IET) (2023)
• IEEE Dayton Section Harrell V. Noble Award (2025)
• AFIT Civilian of the Year (2024)
• Arthur S. Flemming Award, Applied Science & Engineering (2024)
• SASE Professional Achievement Award (2022)
• Dean’s Distinguished Teaching Professor Award (2020–2021)

He advises multiple graduate and undergraduate researchers, including Jeremiah C. Williams and David D. Lynes, and has secured significant recognition for both research and teaching. He has served as a mentor for national fellowship programs and student competitions. His lab, the Microsystems Laboratory, fosters innovation in sensor design, microfabrication, and photonics integration, contributing to both military and civilian technological advancement.