جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Mark Lawrenceمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nanoscale Engineering
• Photonics
• Quantum Information
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Lawrence is an Assistant Professor in the Electrical & Systems Engineering department at Washington University in St. Louis. He leads a research lab focused on nanoscale engineering for light-based technologies. His work spans applications in all-optical computing, quantum communication, metrology, and biosensing, leveraging metamaterials, metasurfaces, and advanced semiconductor platforms. Education: PhD in Physics, University of Birmingham (UK) MS in Theoretical Physics, University of Birmingham Research Interests: Professor Lawrence designs novel photonic systems using subwavelength structures like plasmonics and silicon photonics. His lab employs 2D materials, III-V semiconductors, and advanced characterization techniques such as pump-probe microscopy and nonlinear spectroscopy to control free-space optical signals. Grants & Collaborations: Recent achievements include a Collaboration Initiation Grant (2024) and NSF funding ($3.8M with Sang-Hoon Bae for semiconductor research, 2023). Labs/Teams: Active in the McKelvey School’s photonics and nanotechnology research groups, with prior postdoctoral work at Stanford University under Jennifer Dionne.

Xi Wangمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum materials
• Moiré superlattices
• Exciton physics
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Xi Wang is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Washington University in St. Louis, leading a research group focused on quantum phenomena in low-dimensional materials. Her work utilizes advanced magneto-optical spectroscopy to study excitons, electrons, and phonons in quantum materials for quantum simulation and communication applications. Key research directions include: novel magnetic properties in moiré superlattices, fabrication of 2D heterostructures with tailored artificial lattices, development of dynamic quantum simulators, and quantum optoelectronics based on low-dimensional perovskites. Her lab combines nanofabrication expertise with ultrafast optical spectroscopy to probe correlated electron states. Dr. Wang received the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award in 2024. Her research bridges condensed matter physics, materials science, and quantum information science to develop next-generation quantum technologies.

Hangbo Yangمشاهده پروفایل

استاد پژوهشی

• Electrophysics
• Integrated Photonics
• Optical Engineering
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Hangbo Yang is a Research Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Florida. His work focuses on integrated photonic circuits with a strong emphasis on photonic neural network processors, LiDAR chips, and AR/VR optical systems. He holds a PhD in Optical Engineering from Zhejiang University (2017) and a BS from Wuhan University (2012). Dr. Yang’s research interests span advanced packaging for photonic machine learning accelerators, 3D heterogeneous integration techniques, and nanophotonic metasurfaces to enhance augmented reality experiences. His recent studies address energy-efficient photonic Fourier transformation, thermal management in photonic systems, and overcoming architectural bottlenecks in photonic tensor cores. His publications (2022–2025) reflect a trend toward developing high-speed, low-energy photonic solutions for machine learning and AR applications. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His advising and grants activities are not detailed here, though his research group likely contributes to funding initiatives related to neuromorphic photonics and integrated systems. He is based in the NRF 207 office at the University of Florida and can be reached at hangbo.yang@ufl.edu .

Gururaj Naikمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nanophotonics
• Clean Energy Technology
• Plasmonics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Gururaj Naik is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University, leading the NaMasTe Lab. His research focuses on nanophotonics, plasmonics, and metamaterials with applications in renewable energy, imaging, and chemical detection. He holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University and a postdoc from Stanford University. Notable awards include the IEEE Photonics Society Graduate Student Fellowship. Education: Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Purdue University (2013) M.E. in Microelectronics, Indian Institute of Science (2008) B.E. in Electronics & Communications Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University (2006) Research Interests: Dr. Naik's work bridges nanotechnology and optics to develop novel nanophotonic devices. Key areas include thermophotovoltaics, hyperbolic metamaterials, and tunable optical systems. Recent breakthroughs include coatings for thermal imaging through hot windows and quantum-inspired energy conversion techniques. Publications: Over 30 peer-reviewed papers, with recent highlights in Communications Engineering , npj Nanophotonics , and ACS Photonics . Themes span non-Hermitian optics, carbon nanotube-based thermal emitters, and tunable metasurfaces. Awards & Honors: Outstanding Graduate Student Award (Purdue University) NDSEG Fellowship (Chacko, 2024) Lab & Team: The NaMasTe Lab collaborates with industry and academia (e.g., Oak Ridge National Lab, ARL). Current projects include high-temperature nanophotonics and low-power optical switches. Students and postdocs have presented at MRS, APS, and SPIE conferences.

Scott Keeneمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Bioelectronics
• Organic Electronics
• Mixed Ionic-Electronic Conductors
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Scott Keene is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Materials Science and NanoEngineering at Rice University. He holds a B.S. from the University of Washington (2015) and a Ph.D. from Stanford University (2020), followed by a Marie Curie postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Cambridge. His research focuses on developing conducting polymer-based devices for neuroengineering applications, including bioelectronics, organic electronics, and neural interfaces. His lab designs materials with tailored properties for biosensors and neuroelectronic interfaces. Education: Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, 2020 M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, Stanford University, 2018 B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering, University of Washington, 2015 Research Interests: Development of conducting polymer devices for biomedical applications Mixed ionic-electronic transport phenomena Biosensor fabrication and optimization Neural interface design for neurotechnology His work bridges materials science, bioelectronics, and neuroengineering, with a focus on creating sustainable and biocompatible solutions. Awards: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2021) Materials Research Society Graduate Student Award (2020) JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship (2019) Stanford Graduate Research Fellowship (2015) Lab and Collaborations: The Keene Lab at Rice University collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to advance bioelectronic tools for neuroscience. Research areas include materials design, biosensor characterization, and neuroelectronic interfaces.

Alex Highمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Quantum Technology
• Nanophotonics
• Plasmonics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alex High is an Associate Professor of Molecular Engineering at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering (PME). His research focuses on quantum and optical science, particularly in engineering quantum systems at the nanoscale. His lab investigates interactions between photons and solid-state systems to create deterministic, coherent interactions between light and quantum states. He holds a BA from the University of Pennsylvania (2004) and a PhD in Physics from the University of California, San Diego (2012), followed by a postdoc at Harvard (2012–2017). Research interests include 2D semiconductors, spin qubits in diamond, precision fabrication, nanophotonics, and plasmonics. The High Lab develops quantum technologies using diamond membranes integrated with superconducting electronics and photonics, exploring entanglement protocols and quantum networks. Recent projects involve diamond-lithium niobate integration and strain-tuned membranes for quantum control. Key collaborations include Argonne National Lab, with staff scientist Dr. Clayton DeVault. His lab supports 12+ graduate and postdoctoral researchers, with postdoc openings in quantum engineering. Publications span quantum materials, optoelectronics, and nanophotonics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches at the intersection of quantum science and engineering. Awards: No specific honors listed in text. Advising and grants: Mentors over a dozen students across molecular engineering and physics. Lab activities include robotic assembly of van der Waals solids and photonic cavity engineering. Office: Eckhardt Research Center, ERC 207. Administrative support provided by Alicia Bearden-Mannie and Vanessa Fortenberry.

Fiona Beckمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Renewable Energy
• Clean Energy Transition
• Nanophotonics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Fiona Beck is an Associate Professor and ARC DECRA Fellow at the School of Engineering, Australian National University (ANU). She is affiliated with the ANU College of Systems & Society and the Energy research cluster. Her research focuses on advancing clean energy transitions through nanophotonic technologies and interdisciplinary decarbonization solutions. Education: A/Prof Beck holds a MSci in Applied Physics from the University of Glasgow (2006) and a PhD in Engineering from ANU (2011). She has held prestigious fellowships, including a Marie Curie Fellowship (2012) and an ARC DECRA (2018). Research Interests: Her work spans nanophotonics, plasmon-assisted photochemistry, solar hydrogen generation, and policy frameworks for the hydrogen economy. She leads projects on light-matter interactions for renewable energy applications and chairs ANU’s Zero-Carbon Energy for the Asia-Pacific (ZCEAP) Hydrogen Fuels initiative. Recent Articles: Fiona’s recent work examines hydrogen certification, cost-competitiveness of green/blue hydrogen, and EU-Australia hydrogen trade dynamics. Her 2024 studies on plasmon-assisted CO₂ reduction and metasurface photochemistry highlight her technical contributions, while policy-focused 2023/2024 papers address decarbonization uncertainties and regulatory challenges. Awards & Recognition: Recipient of the WEF Young Scientist (2018), ANU Teaching Excellence awards (2018–2022), and FHEA (2018). Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator/Co-Investigator on multiple grants, including HILT hydrogen supply modeling (2022), META-ACTIVE metasurface R&D (2021), and ZCEAP Grand Challenge (2018). She manages the ANU Photo-electrochemical Characterisation Facility funded via MEC (2016).

Rashid Ziaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electrical Engineering
• Materials Science
• Optical Physics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Rashid Zia is the Dean of the College and a Professor of Engineering and Physics at Brown University. As Dean, he oversees undergraduate academic affairs, including advising, curriculum, and study abroad programs. He holds a dual A.B./Sc.B. in English and Electrical Engineering from Brown (2001) and an M.S./Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University (2006). His research bridges electrical engineering, materials science, and optical physics, focusing on light-matter interactions and photonic device innovation. Key projects include the Air Force Quantum Metaphotonics MURI program and NSF CAREER Award-winning work on magnetic dipole emitters. Zia is a strong advocate for liberal education, having served as a National Forum Fellow on Liberal Education and received teaching accolades like the Philip J. Bray Award. His lab (www.zia-lab.com) develops computational tools for photonics and promotes open educational datasets. Major honors include the PECASE (highest U.S. early-career scientist award) and Optical Society Fellowship. Research emphasizes integrating computation and experimentation to advance photonic devices while addressing higher education accessibility. Recent work explores perovskite materials, plasmonic nanostructures, and quantum emitter technologies. Over 15 years, his publications span nano-optics, metamaterials, and energy-efficient photonic systems. Awards: PECASE, NSF CAREER, Optical Society Fellow, Brown Teaching Excellence Awards Grants: $15M+ MURI program (2015-2021), Air Force Office of Scientific Research Labs/Teams: Zia Lab (multi-institutional collaboration), Quantum Metaphotonics group

Daniel Mittlemanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Terahertz Science and Technology
• Ultrafast Optical Phenomena
• Wireless Communications
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel Mittleman is a Professor of Engineering at Brown University's School of Engineering, leading the Mittleman Lab focused on terahertz science and technology. He holds academic appointments in both Engineering and Physics. His research spans terahertz spectroscopy, wireless communications, metamaterials, and nano-optics. Dr. Mittleman earned his B.S. from MIT and Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, with postdoctoral work at Bell Labs and Rice University before joining Brown in 2015. Key research interests include terahertz wave manipulation, security in high-frequency communications, and applications in imaging and sensing. He has pioneered advancements in terahertz antennas, beam steering, and secure wireless systems. His lab collaborates on projects funded by NSF, DoD, and industry partnerships, focusing on 6G and beyond technologies. Scientific recognition includes Optica, APS, and IEEE Fellowships, the Humboldt Research Award, and leadership roles in international terahertz societies. Dr. Mittleman advises over 30 graduate and postdoctoral researchers, with active projects in sub-THz communications, nonlinear optics, and material characterization. His lab maintains strong ties with industry through technology transfer and device prototyping.

Dola Sahaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Wireless Communication
• Signal Processing
• Machine Learning
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dola Saha is an Associate Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at University at Albany, SUNY, and co-director of the Mobile Emerging Systems and Applications (MESA) Lab. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Colorado Boulder (2013). Her research intersects machine learning, wireless communications, and security, with focus areas in terahertz communication, signal detection, wireless physical layer security, and radio astronomy coexistence. Research explores machine learning applications for wireless signal processing, including adversarial learning for secure waveforms, transformer-based terahertz communication, and multi-source RF interference cancellation. Funded projects include NSF grants for radio astronomy coexistence and AFRL projects on terahertz communications. Awards include UAlbany CNSE Excellence in Research Award (2025) and IEEE ComSoc Exemplary Editor recognition. She currently advises 6 PhD students in areas including signal detection and terahertz systems. Teaching includes Modern Wireless Networks and Cyber-Physical Systems. Recent publications demonstrate innovation in wireless security (WISE covert communication), terahertz systems (TWIRLD waveform), and radio astronomy protection (SCISRS). Awards include best paper recognitions at DySPAN conferences.

Myoung-Hwan Kimمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Quantum Materials
• Infrared Spectroscopy
• Topological Materials
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Myoung-Hwan Kim is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Texas Tech University, where he leads the Kim IR Lab focused on infrared optics and polarimetry. His research bridges quantum materials and nanophotonics, with affiliations including collaborations with Los Alamos National Lab and the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory. Education: Ph.D. Physics, State University of New York at Buffalo (2011) M.S. Physics, POSTECH, Korea (1999) B.S. Physics, Hanyang University, Korea (1997) Research Interests: Dr. Kim investigates quantum anomalies in magnetic Weyl semimetals using infrared magneto-transport, develops surface phonon polaritonic metasurfaces for infrared light control, and pioneers CMOS-compatible rare-earth spin qubits for quantum sensing. His work integrates nanofabrication, spectroscopy, and theoretical modeling to advance infrared technology and topological materials. Publications Focus: Recent articles emphasize thermal tuning of nanocavities, plasmon-phonon coupling, and metasurface applications in waveguides. Trends include active control of mid-infrared light, quantum material characterization, and nanoscale photonic device innovation. Awards & Fellowships: 2023 Emerging Inventor of the Year (Texas Tech) 2018 Outstanding Young Researcher Award (AKPA) Multiple ONR Summer Faculty Fellowships NSF I-Corps Award Advising & Grants: Dr. Kim mentors Ph.D./Master’s students in condensed matter physics and nanophotonics. His lab is funded by NSF, ONR, and DOE grants, including projects on chiral transport in Weyl magnets and infrared phase modulators. Key collaborators include Sandia National Labs and the U.S. Naval Research Lab. Lab & Outreach: The Kim IR Lab develops infrared spectrometers and collaborates on national research initiatives. Dr. Kim participates in STEM outreach, including K-12 demonstrations and conference presentations on quantum materials.

Su Yanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• computational electromagnetics
• multiphysics modeling
• high-performance computing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Su Yan is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in Howard University's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He directs the IBM-HBCU Quantum Center and leads research in computational electromagnetics, nonlinear multiphysics modeling, and machine learning-enhanced simulations. His group develops extreme-scale algorithms for electromagnetic systems with applications in RF devices, quantum technologies, and computational imaging. Current projects involve AI-accelerated metasurface design, microwave-assisted hydrogen generation, and randomized multiscale solvers. Honors include DOE/NSF Early Career Awards, ACES Early Career Award, and IEEE prize papers. He currently advises 9 PhD students and has graduated multiple doctoral candidates in computational electromagnetics. Research Grants: DOE Early Career Award for randomized multiscale algorithms NSF CAREER for neural network-enhanced RF device simulation NSF grants for AI-enhanced metasurfaces and hydrogen catalyst design Ansys collaboration on non-conforming solvers

• Nanophotonics
• Optoelectronics
• Semiconductors
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Weidong Zhou is a Distinguished University Professor of Electrical Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). He holds a PhD from the University of Michigan and has over 20 years of academic and industry experience. His research focuses on nanophotonics, optoelectronics, semiconductor lasers, and flexible photonic devices, with over 400 publications and $24M in federal funding. Dr. Zhou leads advanced projects in photonic crystal lasers, micro-transfer printing for heterogeneous integration, and bio-integrated photonics. Education: PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of Michigan, 2001 MS, Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, 1996 BS, Electrical Engineering, Tsinghua University, 1993 Research Interests: Photonic crystal lasers for energy-efficient photonics Flexible optoelectronics via semiconductor nanomembranes Optical sensors for healthcare and security Nano-manufacturing techniques (e.g., micro-transfer printing) Integrated silicon photonics and 3D optoelectronic systems Key Achievements: Over 40 federal projects (DARPA, NSF, DoD) 6 issued patents and multiple pending Author of Photonic Crystal Metasurface Optoelectronics (Elsevier, 2019) Recipient of UTA Academy of Distinguished Scholars (2016) and OSA/SPIE Fellowships Grants & Collaborations: DOE-NNSA Center of Excellence on High-Brightness PCSELs ($2.6M) NSF PFI-RP project on photonic micro-gas chromatography ($550K) Industry partnerships with Azimuth Corp., Semergytech, and Alcon Research Labs & Teams: Zhou Research Group at UTA focuses on nanophotonics and flexible devices Leadership in NSF-funded nanomanufacturing and bio-integrated photonics initiatives Member of SPIE, OSA, IEEE Photonics Society, and AAAS

Alexander Govorovمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Condensed-Matter Physics
• Nanostructure Optics
• Quantum Phenomena
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Alexander Govorov is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy at Ohio University's College of Arts and Sciences. His theoretical research focuses on optical and electronic phenomena in nanostructures including quantum dots, nanocrystals, and nanowires, with particular emphasis on light-matter interactions at the nanoscale. Research Focus: Govorov specializes in plasmonic effects, chiral photochemistry, and quantum phenomena in semiconductor nanostructures. His current work investigates mechanisms for hot electron generation, magneto-optical manipulation of nanomaterials, and engineering of chiral optical responses in plasmonic metastructures. He maintains extensive international collaborations with experimental groups worldwide. Recognition: Recipient of the prestigious Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award from the Humboldt Foundation in 2004 for outstanding research contributions in theoretical condensed-matter physics.

• Thermophotovoltaics
• Semiconductor Materials
• Metamaterials
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Thomas Van de Velde is a Part-Time Lecturer at the Gordon Institute, Tufts University School of Engineering. His research focuses on advanced materials for energy harvesting, semiconductor technologies, and optoelectronic systems. He has contributed to innovations in thermophotovoltaics (TPV), metamaterials for infrared applications, and quantum dot-based photodetectors. His work emphasizes high-temperature materials like iridium-based metamaterials and GaSb/GaAs heterostructures. Key areas include optimizing semiconductor films (GeSn, GaAsBi), developing selective emitters for TPV systems, and enhancing photodetection via nanoantenna integration. His research bridges material science, photonics, and device engineering for applications in renewable energy and aerospace. Van de Velde has collaborated on grants including the NSF CAREER Award for metamaterial-enhanced thermal energy harvesters. His publications span over 15 years, with recent work advancing infrared photodetectors, plasmonic structures, and high-efficiency energy conversion systems. He advises on cutting-edge fabrication techniques and optical characterization methods.