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Degrees: |
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B.S. Physics, Georgia
Institute of Technology,
1998 |
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M.S.
Optics, University of
Central Florida, 2000 |
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Ph.D.
Optics, University of
Central Florida, 2004 |
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Areas of Specialization: |
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Nonlinear optics |
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Ultrafast optics |
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Gradient refractive
index (GRIN) optics |
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Research Activities: |
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-Characterization
of the nonlinear and
linear optical
properties of materials
and novel structures
for photonics
applications. |
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-Fabrication
methods of both
nonlinear and linear
devices using ultrafast
optical techniques. |
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-Optical design
of compact and light
weight optical devices
using polymer spherical
GRIN lenses. |
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Industrial Experience: |
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-National
Research Council (NRC)
Postdoctoral Fellow at
the Naval Research
Laboratory (NRL) in the
Optical Science Division
(2004-2006) |
