Shaya Fainman

Shaya Fainman is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of California, San Diego, within the Jacobs School of Engineering. He has been a faculty member at UCSD since July 1990, following a prior appointment at the University of Michigan. His research is centered on advanced photonic technologies and optical systems.

His research interests include silicon photonics, biosensing, nanolasers, plasmonics, optofluidics, imaging, and form-birefringent metamaterials. He also investigates artificial dielectric properties of nanostructures, polarization-selective computer-generated holograms, transparent photonic switching fabrics, programmable diffractive optical elements, 3D holographic optical storage, multifunctional diffractive optics, optical information processing using femtosecond laser pulses, nonconventional 3D imaging and displays, and quantum cryptography for photonic network security.

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Professor Fainman advises a research group focused on cutting-edge optical science and engineering, though no named students or grant details are listed. His work likely involves significant funding and collaboration, given the scope and technical depth of his research areas.

His research group explores experimental and theoretical aspects of nanophotonics and integrated optics, contributing to innovations in photonic device design, imaging, and secure communication systems.