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Lynne Molter is a Professor of Engineering at Swarthmore College, specializing in fiber optics, electromagnetic theory, and optical signal processing. She contributes to scientific literacy in liberal arts curricula and focuses on student access and retention in STEM fields.
- Sc.D. in Electrical Engineering, MIT (1987)
- S.M. in Electrical Engineering, MIT (1983)
- B.S. in Engineering, Swarthmore College (1979)
- B.A. in Mathematics, Swarthmore College (1979)
Her research involves designing optical waveguide devices for signal processing and communication systems, supported by grants from the ONR, NSF, and the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. She emphasizes integrating science and technology into undergraduate education, as seen in her NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award.
Molter's publications focus on coupled waveguide systems, refractive index modeling, and nonlinear optical effects. Key areas include fiber optic arrays, extinction ratios in couplers, and multimode waveguide optimization, reflecting her expertise in photonic devices and signal processing.
- NSF Presidential Young Investigator Award
- Newport Research Fellow
- Optical Society of America Scholarship
- National Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship
She mentors numerous students in projects spanning Bluetooth wireless communications, laser-based vibration detection, and optical pulse oximetry. Molter also engages in professional activities with organizations like IEEE and the Optical Society of America.
