Photonic Slot Routing Professors and Supervisors

Robert M. Weikle, IIView profile

Professor

University of VirginiaUnited States

Robert M. Weikle, II is a Professor in the Charles L. Brown Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Physics. He earned his B.S. from Rice University (1986), M.S. (1987), and Ph.D. (1992) in Electrical Engineering from Caltech, followed by postdoctoral work at Chalmers University of Technology (1992). His research focuses on millimeter-wave and terahertz electronics , applied electromagnetics, integrated antennas, low-noise sensors, and heterogeneous integration of compound semiconductors. His work bridges electronics and photonics for spectrum access, with applications in astronomy, spectroscopy, and metrology. He has published extensively on micromachined silicon substrates, superconducting materials, and emerging technologies. Scientific Awards: IEEE Microwave Prize (1993) David A. Harrison III Award (1999) University of Virginia All-University Outstanding Teaching Award (2000) Edlich-Henderson Innovator of the Year (2016) Fulbright Scholar (2001) As Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of Dominion Microprobes, Inc., he commercializes micromachined wafer probes for high-frequency metrology. His lab, located in E220 Thornton Hall and the Jesse W. Beams Physics Building, has produced 15+ recent publications on submillimeter-wave devices, THz probes, and calibration techniques.

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Andrea FumagalliView profile

Professor

University of Texas at DallasUnited States

Andrea Fumagalli is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science , The University of Texas at Dallas. He earned his Ph.D. (1992) and Laurea (1987) in Electrical Engineering from Politecnico di Torino, Italy. Research Interests: All-Optical Network Architectures, Photonic Slot Routing, Wavelength Routing and Protection, Sensor Networks, Cooperative Wireless Networks, Network Optimization, Next Generation Internet (NGI), and Multi-hop Optical Networks. Education: Ph.D., Electrical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (1992) Laurea, Electrical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (1987) Key Research Trends: His recent publications focus on 5G networking, optical network automation, elastic optical networks, network reliability, and cross-layer optimization. He explores FPGA acceleration in 5G Low-PHY functions, live migration of containerized network components, and spectral fragmentation mitigation in EONs. Scientific Awards: Best Teaching Award, Electrical Engineering, UTD (2002) Best Thesis Award for Ph.D. Advisee Isabella Cerutti (2002) IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer Tour (2000) Best Paper Award (1999): 'An Optimal Design Algorithm for Photonic Slot Routing Networks Migrating to Optical Packet Switching' Advising and Grants: He advised Ph.D. student Isabella Cerutti. In 2001, he secured a $300,000 grant from FUNDACAO CPqD for optical network reliability research. He leads the Optical Networking Advanced Research (OpNeAR) Lab at UTD, collaborating on international projects like the Italian government-funded grid computing initiative (2002) and the OMEGA Test-bed for differentiated reliability. Laboratories and Teams: He directs the OpNeAR Lab , which develops tools for optical network emulation and reliability testing. His projects involve partnerships with institutions in Brazil (Unicamp), Sweden (KTH), Italy (Politecnico di Torino, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna), and CNR/CNIT.

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Graham SwiftView profile

Senior Lecturer

Sheffield Hallam UniversityUnited Kingdom

Dr. Graham Swift is the MSc Course Leader in the Department of Engineering and Mathematics at the College of Business, Technology and Engineering. He holds a BEng (Hons) and PhD in Engineering, and is a member of institutions such as MIET, CPhys, and FHEA. His research focuses on optical communications, signal processing, and the application of software tools for designing signal-based systems and devices. Education : BEng (Hons) in Engineering PhD in Engineering Research Interests : Dr. Swift specializes in optical time division multiplexing (OTDM), optical buffering, and all-optical systems. His work addresses challenges in high-speed optical networks, including signal demultiplexing, crosstalk analysis, and optical router design. He has contributed to advancements in nonlinear optical loop mirrors (NOLM), soliton-based control pulses, and semiconductor laser amplifier modeling. Advising & Grants : Supervised PhD theses by A.A. Als (2004), R. Gao (2003), and C.Y. Cheung (2001) Focus areas: optical packet networking, noise analysis in demultiplexers, and all-optical buffering Publications Trends : His articles span optical demultiplexing, terahertz systems, and educational pedagogy. Recent work emphasizes ultra-fast optical routers and student engineering education practices.

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Zheng WangView profile

Associate Professor

Ghent UniversityBelgium

Zheng Wang is an Associate Professor at the State Key Laboratory of Materials for Integrated Circuits, Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (since May 2023). Previously, he held roles including Assistant Professor (2022–2023), Deputy Director (2021–2022), and R&D Project Leader at IMEC (2018–2021). He earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin (2017) and a B.S. in Mathematics and Physics from Tsinghua University (2012). His research focuses on Photonic Integrated Circuits , Silicon Photonics , and Nanophotonics , with emphasis on graphene-based devices, optical interconnects, and photonic computing. Key areas include graphene electro-absorption modulators, silicon nitride frequency comb lasers, and optical logic circuits using microdisk resonators. Recent work highlights include: Development of high-efficiency graphene modulators for visible wavelengths Creation of ultra-dense III-V-on-silicon nitride frequency comb lasers Design of microdisk-based optical full adders for photonic computing Zheng Wang has authored over 40 publications in high-impact journals like IEEE J. Quantum Electronics , Advanced Functional Materials , and Optics Letters . His research bridges nanophotonics with practical applications in optical communications and computing.

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Michel MorvanView profile

Researcher

IMT AtlantiqueFrance

Michel Morvan is a Researcher at the Optical Department of IMT Atlantique (Brest campus). His work focuses on advanced optical communication systems, network design, and machine learning applications for signal processing in photonics. Research Interests: Elastic optical networks, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), fiber nonlinearity compensation, machine learning for telecommunications, energy-efficient data center interconnects, and microwave photonic filters. Key Contributions: Developments in multi-core fiber amplifiers, spectrum aggregation for heterogeneous traffic, and latency reduction in optical packet switching. Emerging Trends: Recent publications address real-time resource allocation in flexgrid networks, polarization-insensitive optical filtering, and economic impacts of advanced optical technologies.

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Makoto TsubokawaView profile

Professor

Waseda UniversityJapan

Makoto Tsubokawa is a Professor at the Faculty of Science and Engineering and Graduate School of Information, Production and Systems at Waseda University . His career spans multiple institutions, including a visiting scholar position at the University of California, Davis (2023-2024) and prior roles at NTT Labs and NTT-East Corp. Research Interests : Optical fiber sensors and polarization-maintaining fibers Fiber optic measurement techniques and mode coupling analysis Photonic network reliability and security in WDM/TDM systems Nanoscale optical devices and metasurface structures His work has focused on enhancing optical signal transmission, suppression of fiber fuse propagation, and innovative designs for photonic nanojets, bowtie core capillaries, and ultra-thin photodiodes. His recent publications (2023-2025) emphasize directional scattering for absorption enhancement, bidirectional nanoparticle transport, and MIMO-based network protection schemes. Education : Ph.D. in Engineering, Hokkaido University (1984) Master’s in Applied Physics, Hokkaido University (1982) B.Sc. in Applied Physics, Hokkaido University (1981) Professional Memberships : OSA (The Optical Society) IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) IEICE (Institute of Electronics, Information and Communication Engineers)

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Michaël MénardView profile

Professor

École de Technologie SupérieureCanada

Michaël Ménard is a Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS). Holding a Ph.D. from McGill University, he is based in office A-3316 and actively contributes to the LACIME – Communications and Microelectronic Integration Laboratory. His research focuses on integrated optics , silicon photonics , optical telecommunications , MEMS-based optical switching , and microfabrication . Education : B.Ing., Ph.D. (McGill University) Research areas include nonlinear optics , optomechanics , and diffractive optics , with applications in telecommunications and photonic integrated circuits . His publications highlight expertise in silicon nitride photonics and optical system simulations . Recent articles demonstrate trends in MEMS-actuated photonic switches , inverse-designed waveguide components , and multi-degree-of-freedom actuators . Collaborations with Frédéric Nabki and others emphasize hybrid electrothermal-electrostatic platforms and alignment solutions for photonic integrated circuits. His work has resulted in multiple patents, including methods for wavelength-tunable optical components and MEMS-based packaging systems . As a member of LACIME, he drives innovation in microelectromechanical systems and photonic device optimization .

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Ala’ KhalifehView profile

Researcher

University of JordanJordan

Dr. Ala’ Khalifeh is a faculty member at the German Jordanian University , affiliated with the School of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship . He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine (2010), and has been an active researcher in wireless communications and IoT since returning to Jordan in 2012. PhD: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of California, Irvine (2010) Master's: Electrical Engineering, The University of Jordan (2004) Bachelors: Electrical Engineering, The University of Jordan (2001) His research spans Wireless Sensor Networks , Internet of Things , and Multimedia Communications , with a strong emphasis on practical applications in healthcare, agriculture, and smart cities. Recent work focuses on deep learning for environmental monitoring , secure systems-of-systems frameworks , and energy-efficient IoT protocols . Dr. Khalifeh has received numerous accolades, including the Young AFCEA 40 under 40 International Award and the Queen Rania National Entrepreneurship Competition First Prize . He leads the IEEE Jordan Section and serves as Vice-Dean in GJU's Deanship of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Entrepreneurship (DI-TECH).

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