Scott Diddams is the Robert H. Davis Endowed Chair and Professor of Electrical Engineering and Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder. He leads the Quantum Engineering Initiative in the College of Engineering and Applied Science. His research focuses on precision spectroscopy, quantum metrology, nonlinear optics, and ultrafast lasers, with pioneering contributions to optical frequency combs for applications in optical clocks, fundamental physics tests, and astronomy. He holds over 750 publications and has received prestigious awards including the Department of Commerce Gold Medal and PECASE. **Education**: PhD in Physics from the University of New Mexico (1996). Postdoctoral work at JILA, NIST, and CU Boulder. Former NIST Fellow and Group Leader. **Research Interests**: Frequency comb technology for astrophotonics and metrology Exoplanet detection via advanced spectroscopy Ultrafast laser systems and high-harmonic generation Quantum engineering and integrated photonics **Awards**: Distinguished Presidential Rank Award IEEE Rabi Award C.E.K. Mees Medal (OPTICA) **Grants & Labs**: Directs the Quantum Engineering Initiative and maintains active collaborations with NIST. His lab develops cutting-edge instrumentation for space science and precision measurement. **Current Projects**: Focuses on miniaturized Fabry-Pérot cavities, quantum-enhanced dual-comb spectroscopy, and exoplanet characterization via the GEMS survey.








