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Dennis Prather is the Engineering Alumni Distinguished Professor at the University of Delaware's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the College of Engineering. A retired U.S. Navy Captain with over 38 years of service, he holds BSEE, MSEE, and PhD degrees from the University of Maryland. His research focuses on RF-photonic devices, including ultra-high bandwidth modulators, silicon photonic RF sources, and integrated RF-photonic phased array antennas. He leads projects in Silicon Photonics, Conformal Antennas, Passive Millimeter-wave Imaging, and High-Frequency Optical Modulators.
Professor Prather is an IEEE Fellow, SPIE Fellow, OSA Fellow, and National Academy of Inventors Fellow. He has authored over 650 papers, holds 40+ patents, and authored 16 books/chapters. His work emphasizes photonic integration for advanced phased array systems, microwave photonic radiometry, and high-power photodiode engineering. Current research includes ultra-wideband photonic receivers, holographic beam conversion, and thin-film lithium niobate modulators.
His lab develops fabrication processes for state-of-the-art devices, with applications in imaging, communications, and radar. Notable projects include modular antenna systems, optically-fed phased arrays, and photonics-based microwave radiometers. Awards include multiple fellowships recognizing his contributions to photonics and engineering innovation.
