Ting-Chung Poon

Ting-Chung Poon is a Professor in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. His research focuses on optical scanning holography (OSH), digital holography, and 3D imaging applications. He leads the Optical Scanning-Holographic Imaging Group (OSIG), which explores OSH for 3D imaging, processing, and display, emphasizing 2D optical heterodyne scanning techniques.

Education:

• Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1982
• M.S.E.E., University of Iowa, 1979
• B.A., University of Iowa, 1977

Research Interests:

• Optical Scanning Holography (OSH) and its applications in 3D imaging
• Computer-Generated Holography (CGH)
• Quantitative Phase Imaging
• Optical Cryptography
• Efficient Hologram Algorithms

His work spans theoretical advancements and practical implementations, including encryption systems, noise reduction techniques, and high-resolution 3D reconstruction.

Recent Research Trends:

• Focus on polygon-based CGH algorithms for faster rendering
• Integration of machine learning for speckle noise reduction and hologram classification
• Development of adaptive and compressive holography methods for industrial and biomedical applications

Labs & Teams:

• Optical Scanning-Holographic Imaging Group (OSIG) at Virginia Tech
• Collaborations with institutions globally, including conferences on digital holography and photonics