Shawn Sederberg

Shawn Sederberg is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Science at Simon Fraser University's Faculty of Applied Sciences. He holds a PhD and BSc in Engineering Physics from the University of Alberta (2014 and 2007, respectively). Prior to his faculty position, he was a Research Associate at the University of Ottawa (2017–2021) and a Banting Postdoctoral Fellow at the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (2014–2017).

His research focuses on advanced photonics, including unique laser sources, coherent control, attosecond metrology, structured light, quantum electronics, and nanophotonics. He teaches courses in lasers, optoelectronics, and computational electromagnetics, including ENSC 470 (Optical and Laser Engineering Applications) and ENSC 324 (Electronic Devices).

His recent work emphasizes ultrafast optical phenomena, terahertz generation, and structured-light-driven systems. Notable contributions include coherent control of terahertz magnetic impulses and attosecond optoelectronic metrology in solids. Over 35 peer-reviewed publications highlight his expertise in nonlinear optics and optoelectronic devices.

No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Research grants and advising activities are not detailed here, but his active teaching and publications indicate significant academic engagement.