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Dr. Judson D. Ryckman is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Clemson University's College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences. He leads the Nanophotonics Laboratory and conducts research at the Duke Energy Innovation Center and Advanced Materials Research Laboratory. His work bridges engineering, physics, and biotechnology to develop novel photonic solutions for real-world applications.
Dr. Ryckman received his educational training at Vanderbilt University, where he earned both his B.E. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering in 2008 and 2013, respectively. His doctoral dissertation was titled "Porous and Phase Change Nanomaterials for Photonic Applications."
Dr. Ryckman's research focuses on nanophotonics and silicon photonics, with particular emphasis on developing photonic platforms for applications in sensing, biomedicine, food safety, and computing. His lab specializes in creating integrated optical devices, porous nanomaterials for flat optics, nanofabrication techniques, and colorimetric biosensors that can be read by the naked eye or smartphone. The group's work on hyperchromatic structural color has enabled perceptually enhanced sensing without expensive instrumentation, while their research on silicon photonic integrated circuits has advanced optical security applications. Their publications demonstrate a strong focus on pushing the boundaries of optical sensitivity, miniaturization, and practical implementation.
- NSF CAREER Award
- Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program Award
- Best Student Paper Award at IEEE Group IV Photonics (2012)
- 2nd Prize for Best Student Paper at IEEE Group IV 2021
As an advisor, Dr. Ryckman mentors numerous graduate and undergraduate students in the Nanophotonics Laboratory. His research is supported by significant grants from the National Science Foundation and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research. He serves on technical committees for conferences such as IEEE Optical Interconnects and reviews for journals published by IEEE and OSA, contributing to the advancement of the photonics field through both research leadership and community service.
The Nanophotonics Laboratory operates within Clemson's Advanced Materials Center research park, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities including the Duke Energy Innovation Center and the Advanced Materials Research Laboratory. The lab's interdisciplinary team combines expertise in electrical engineering, materials science, and biotechnology to push the boundaries of photonic device development and application, with ongoing projects spanning from fundamental light-matter interactions to commercializable sensing technologies.
