Keith Goossen

Prof. Keith Goossen is a Professor at the University of Delaware, renowned for pioneering work in integrated optoelectronics, MEMS, and energy efficiency. He co-founded Aralight, Inc., and holds 84 patents, including foundational contributions to terabit optical switching and high-speed optoelectronic arrays. His research integrates optical, electrical, and mechanical systems, with a focus on holistic engineering across semiconductor physics, optoelectronics, and thermal design.

Education: PhD from Princeton University. Professional Experience: Bell Laboratories, Aralight, Inc., and current academic appointments.

Research Interests:

• Integrated photonics and optoelectronics
• MEMS-based optical modulators (e.g., 10 Mbit/s micromechanical modulator)
• Energy-efficient technologies including roofing systems for HVAC optimization
• Optical interconnects (e.g., bond-wire waveguides, 36-channel fiber modules)
• Infrared LED arrays and photovoltaic innovations

Recent Work Trends: Focus on Optofluidic smart glass, Non-intrusive load monitoring, and High-efficiency solar modules, with applications in sustainable architecture and smart grids. Publications span optical engineering, energy systems, and semiconductor materials.

Awards: DOE Excellence Awards (2015, 2012), IEEE Best Paper (2013), and Senior IEEE membership.

Advising & Grants: Director of the Mid-Atlantic Industrial Assessment Center (federally funded), mentoring students like Dan Wolfe (modulated reflectance roofing) and Jon Dickason (optical interconnects, IR LED arrays). Grant activities include energy audits for industrial facilities.

Labs/Teams: Active in developing optofluidic materials, MEMS devices, and composite optical fibers. Collaborates on interdisciplinary projects combining materials science with systems engineering.