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Maryam Farzaneh is a Professor of Physics in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP), where she has been a faculty member since 2014. She serves as the Physics/Engineering Dual Degree Coordinator and leads the Optoelectronics Research Laboratory. Her research focuses on thermal imaging of semiconductor and optoelectronic devices using thermoreflectance microscopy, with applications in laser diodes, LEDs, quantum cascade lasers (QCLs), and photonic integrated circuits.
- Ph.D. in Physics, Boston University (2006)
- M.S. in Physics, Sharif University of Technology (1998)
- B.S. in Physics, Sharif University of Technology (1996)
Her research interests lie at the intersection of applied physics, optoelectronics, and thermal management. She investigates microscale thermal effects in operating semiconductor devices to identify hotspots, improve thermal management, and extract thermal properties such as diffusivity and conductivity. Her lab uses thermoreflectance microscopy—a non-contact, high-resolution imaging technique—to generate 2D thermal maps of device surfaces. She also explores optical tweezers for trapping and manipulating microspheres, with applications in biophysics and materials science.
The recent publications highlight a consistent focus on thermal characterization of optoelectronic devices using thermoreflectance and wavelength-shift techniques. Her work spans quantum cascade lasers, VCSELs, high-power LEDs, and photonic wire bonds, often in collaboration with industry partners like BAE Systems and academic institutions such as UW-Madison. The research demonstrates strong expertise in experimental physics, device testing, and thermal diagnostics at the microscale.
Maryam Farzaneh is actively involved in mentoring undergraduate researchers, many of whom have presented their work at symposia. She has secured SBIR subawards to support student research and lab development, including funding to upgrade thermoreflectance equipment. Her collaborations extend to Intraband LLC and BAE Systems, reflecting strong industry-academic partnerships.
She teaches a wide range of physics courses, including Energy in Today's World, General Physics, Advanced Mechanics, Optics, and Quantum Mechanics. Her lab, the Optoelectronics Research Laboratory, provides hands-on research experience for students in thermal imaging and optical trapping techniques.
