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Linda Olafsen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Baylor University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science. She holds a PhD in Physics from Duke University and has held academic positions at the University of Kansas and Baylor University since 1999. Her research spans photonics, semiconductor optoelectronics, and biomedical device development.
- PhD, Physics, Duke University (1997)
- MA, Physics, Duke University (1994)
- AB, Physics, Princeton University (1991)
Her research focuses on mid-infrared semiconductor lasers, optoelectronic devices, graphene-semiconductor integration, and biomedical applications such as endovascular navigation and glucose monitoring. She leads the Semiconductor Optoelectronics Laboratory, where her team develops advanced mid-IR lasers, characterizes 2D/3D material interfaces, and engineers sensors for medical use. Her work bridges fundamental physics with practical engineering solutions in healthcare and defense.
The recent publications show a strong trend toward mid-infrared optoelectronics, particularly interband cascade lasers, graphene-based contacts, and biomedical sensing. Her team integrates optical, thermal, and electrical characterization to improve laser efficiency and device performance. Applications span infrared countermeasures, chemical sensing, and endovascular robotics.
Scientific Awards and Professional Leadership:
- Chair, Congressional Visit Day Subcommittee, MRS (2012–2016)
- Chair, Policy Outreach Working Group, MRS Government Affairs Committee
- Book Review Board Chair, MRS Bulletin
- Editorial Board Member, MRS Bulletin
- Lifetime Member, American Physical Society, OSA, and SPIE
- Senior Member, IEEE and IEEE Photonics Society
Linda Olafsen actively mentors undergraduate and graduate students, involving them in research on laser development, material characterization, and biomedical device design. She has secured funding for projects in mid-IR lasers and sensing technologies. Her lab offers opportunities in device fabrication, graphene integration, beam profiling, and LabVIEW programming.
She leads the Semiconductor Optoelectronics Laboratory, which focuses on:
- Mid-infrared semiconductor laser development
- Graphene-semiconductor optoelectronic devices
- Endovascular navigation using shape-memory alloys
- In vivo infrared and ultrasound sensing
- Beam and thermal profiling
- Device fabrication and characterization
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