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Rainer Martini is an Associate Professor of Physics and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies at the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering and Science, Stevens Institute of Technology. He leads the Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy and Communications Laboratory, focusing on optical modulation, free-space communication, and infrared imaging. His research addresses bottlenecks in communication technology, such as all-optical modulation of lasers and detectors, achieving GHz-speed modulation in mid-infrared Quantum Cascade Lasers. Dr. Martini has pioneered mid-/far-infrared technology applications in spectroscopy, imaging, and communication, including weather-resistant quantum communication systems and novel broadband imaging devices covering UV to RF wavelengths.
**Education**: PhD (1999) in Physics from RWTH Aachen; BS (1995) in Physics from University of Bonn.
**Research Highlights**:
- First demonstration of coherent THz radiation amplification
- Stable mid-IR free-space optical link
- Broadband imaging system spanning 400nm (UV) to 100GHz (RF)
**Awards**: 2011 NJ Inventor Hall of Fame Award, multiple teaching awards, and senior fellowships in Optica and SPIE. He has secured over $1.7M in grants, including leadership roles in ONR-funded projects like SeaQuAKE.
**Administration**: Served as Physics Department Chair, Board of Trustees member, and Graduate Studies Committee Chair. Active in curriculum development, including creating SKIL laboratory courses and redesigning photonics curricula.
**Patents**: 7 patents granted, including optical gyroscopes and 3D impedance imaging systems. Co-founded 'Predator-Vision' based on thermal imaging patents.
