Ann Lui

Ann Lui is an Assistant Professor at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC), with an affiliation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) within the School of Architecture + Planning and the Art, Culture, and Technology Program. Her research focuses on advanced photonics, materials science, and interdisciplinary applications at the intersection of art and technology. She holds an SMARCHS ’15 degree, likely from MIT’s architecture program.

Dr. Lui’s work emphasizes heterogeneous integration of photonic materials, optical phase change materials, and innovative fabrication techniques such as two-photon polymerization. Her research addresses challenges in optical component reliability, low-loss coupling, and sustainable packaging solutions for high-density optical systems. She also explores metasurface-enabled additive manufacturing and bio-inspired assembly methods using DNA origami.

Her recent publications highlight advancements in silicon photonics, meta-optical projectors, and failure mechanisms in chalcogenide materials. These studies contribute to next-generation optical communication, sensing, and energy-efficient systems. While no awards or grants are explicitly listed, her prolific output indicates active engagement with industry and academic collaborators.

Lui’s affiliations bridge SAIC’s art and design programs with MIT’s engineering and technology initiatives, reflecting a unique interdisciplinary approach to material innovation and applied optics.