Chandraman Patil

Dr. Chandraman Patil is a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Florida, affiliated with the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. His research focuses on photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits (PICs), material metrology, and heterogeneous integration. He leads the HAPTIC Lab, advancing innovations in optoelectronics and photonics.

Education:

• Ph.D. Electrical & Computer Engineering, George Washington University (2023)
• M.S. Electrical & Computer Engineering, George Washington University (2019)
• B.S. Electronics Engineering, Mumbai University (2017)

Research Interests:

Dr. Patil explores cutting-edge topics such as photonic device design, 2D material integration, optical neural networks, and energy-efficient photonic systems. His work emphasizes practical applications in secure communications, sensor technology, and high-speed computing. Recent advancements include strain-engineered photodetectors, hybrid optical-electronic systems, and MXene-based mid-IR detectors.

Publications:

His research spans photonic integrated circuits, neural network-driven optical signal processing, and material characterization. Key areas include OAM beam manipulation, 2D material prototyping, and phase-change memory architectures. Over 30 peer-reviewed articles demonstrate his contributions to photonics and optoelectronics.

Awards:

• 2021: MOC Student Award (26th Micro Optics Conference)
• 2021: NCSA nanoMFG Fellowship (University of Illinois)
• 2021–22: Sprawcew Scholarship (George Washington University)

Advising & Grants:

While no students are listed, Dr. Patil actively collaborates on grants focusing on integrated photonics and emerging materials. His work bridges academic research with industrial applications in photonics and electronics.

Labs & Teams:

He directs the HAPTIC Lab, a hub for photonics innovation, fostering interdisciplinary projects in optoelectronics, materials science, and optical computing.