About
Kevin J. Webb is a Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University (West Lafayette campus). He has been on the faculty since 1990 and specializes in interdisciplinary research spanning physics, mathematics, and engineering applications.
His research interests include
- Biophotonics
- Nanophotonics
- Metamaterials
- Imaging in Scattering Media
- Optomechanics
- Electromagnetics
- Solid State Devices
- Information Theory
Webb's recent publications focus on electromagnetic field control, imaging through scattering media, and biomedical optics. His work combines theoretical and applied approaches to solve complex problems in optical systems.
Scientific honors include
- Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS)
- Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- Fellow of the Optical Society of America (OSA)
- Visiting professorships at MIT, University of Melbourne, and KTH Royal Institute of Technology
He founded the Purdue Karate Club in 1990 and remains its chief instructor. His academic affiliations include being an Honorary Professor at the University of Melbourne's School of Physics.
