Students
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Cyril AcholoPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focuses on the design of a lighting-based system for detection of falls in elderly individuals. This project incorporates system-level design, as well as investigation of algorithms, software and hardware implementations leading to the realization of a system that can alert individuals at risk of falling, or trigger an emergency response for detected falls. |
Sina AfshariPhD Student |
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Rohan DayalPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focus is on optoelectronic integration of LEDs. I am currently working on development of power converters and mixed signal blocks for high frequency power processing. My general interest lies in the area of power electronics which specifically includes energy harvesting, ac/dc converters, LED drivers and analog design. |
Fangxu DongPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focuses on distributed estimation of lighting field using a set of color senosrs. Our approach is based on previous research on adaptive sampling in a wireless sensor network. A multi-scale functional representation of lighting field can be derived, which provides an effective basis for lighitng control. |
Kwang Wook GangPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focuses on the technology evolution and market dynamics in LED industry. Currently, I'm focusing on the case of Samsung, what drives Samsung enter this market and how using a patent analysis. |
Adam GennettPhD Student |
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Zhenhua HuangPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focus is on the optimization and control of smart lighting system. I am currently working on the development of optimization algorithm based on differential evolution, the goal of which is to generate light field that meets the need of specific applications while minimizing the energy consumed and maximizing the utility of light sources. |
Aloka KhannaPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focuses on developing efficient phosphor materials for white LEDs required in Solid State Lighting systems. Currently I am working on improving the performance of these materials at high junction temperatures of the LEDs. Also, to reduce scattering losses we are working on synthesis of phosphor single crystals. |
Mei-Ling KuoPhD Student |
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Murad MithaniPhD Student |
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Sruthi MuralidharanPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research area is Visible Light Communications(VLC) using Light Emitting Diodes(LEDs). My current research focus is physical characterization and design of Light Emitting Diodes for dual usage applications of illumination and communication, in addition to developing novel spatial multiplexing architectures for VLC. |
Behrooz NakhkoobPhD Student |
Research Interests:My main interests are in two areas: Analog Integrated Circuit design and Physics of Semiconductors. In ERC, I'm working on fully integrated Si-CMOS circuits for Free Space Optical Communication, mainly in visible light spectrum. The desired chip is a an imaging receiver which not only has high sensitivity but also is able to maintain high data rate optical communication between portable objects in closed areas. |
Michael RileyPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focus is to understand and develop materials for LED light control and photocatalysis for surface reactions using nanospirals made by oblique angle deposition. I'm interested in learning how to manipulate the optical, chemical, and crystallographic properties of high surface area and high band-gap materials such as titania to add functionality to LED devices. |
Tanuj SaxenaPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focuses on surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices and sensors. I am currently investigating the use of III-V semiconductors for the development of highly sensitive visible light SAW sensors. |
Christopher ShingMS Student |
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Christoph StarkPhD Student |
Research Interests:I work on nano and micro LEDs to understanding the limiting factors in green light emitting diodes. When the LED size is decreased, strain and polarization can be tailored to change the emission. In addition, I'm exploring novel growth approaches on semi-polar planes and growth of cubic GaN for LED applications. |
Peng TaoPhD Student |
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John WaldronPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research is based in developing a process compatible to fabricating GaN LEDs, control logic and power transistors in a monolithic power IC. Current work is focused on developing an efficient form of GaN-based logic (CMOS) and fabricating a novel MOS-gated HEMT capable of blocking more than 600V, yet having a specific on resistance less than 30mOhms-cm^2. |
Shi YouPhD Student |
Research Interests:My main research is focus on the epi-growth and characterizations of green GaN/GaInN-based light emitting diodes (LEDs) to provide the full-spectrum LED lighting. My research within the ERC is on the development of polarized LEDs that can be used as a high efficiency light source of LCD back-lighting. |
Jiaxiang ZhangPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focus is to to develop nonlinear circadian rhythm model identification and state estimation schemes and the control algorithm for the regulation of circadian rhythm using controllable solid state lighting. |
Boston University
Alp AltarPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focuses on nanoplasmonics and label-free biosensing applications. We are developing ultra sensitive engineered plasmonic structures that are used to detect protein binding events, viruses etc. in real-time. We are also addressing the mass-transport limitation by integrating our devices with microfluidics. |
Jimmy ChauMS Student |
Research Interests:My research within this center has been to develop integrated illumination and visible-light communication systems. This includes overall system design and the design of transmitters that can provide high-power illumination and high-speed communications using LEDs. I am also researching security in potential applications of VLC, especially in safety-critical vehicular networks. |
George DaaboulPhD Student |
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Min HuangPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focuses on nanophotonic devices for on-chip biosensing. Now I am using plasmonic nanostructures and photonic crystal structures for realization of high throughput, ultra sensitive and label free biosensors. |
Margo MonroePhD Student |
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Gregary PrincePhD Student |
Research Interests:My research interests lie in pattern classification/regression and non-linear optimization. My current research for the ERC applies to localization in smart spaces using visible light, which require a more flexible application that includes pattern recognition/classification in addition to localization and tracking of mobile/static objects (with or without transceivers). Visible light, although range-sensitive, can provide the accuracy observed by Infrared and Ultrasound while providing dual-use services such as communication and lighting. The goal of this research is to determine the bounds and complexity tradeoffs of enabling smart spaces with the ability to classify and localize/track varying types of mobile or static objects (e.g. people, transceivers, chemicals etc.) and various target metrics (proximity vs absolute location based) using visible light in a flexible architecture. |
Michael RahaimPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research is in the area of Visible Light Communication (VLC). I am interested software defined, cognitive communication systems for intelligent and adaptable communication. My current work includes analysis of cooperative wireless systems including broadcast VLC in collaboration with RF WLAN's. |
Alexander ReddingtonPhD Student |
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Zeyu WuPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research for ERC is about Visible Light Communication. Specifically, my interests are Communication Systems and networks on L2/L3, Modulation and Coding Techniques. My current work includes architect design, medium access control schemes, network routing protocols. |
University of New Mexico
Soheil DarabiPhD Student |
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Cesar MendezPhD Student |
My research consists of accurate and robust EM modeling of candidate photodetectors using plasmonic nanoantennas. This way we provide experimentalists a way to predict and understand all the EM physics behind the light confinment within metallic nanostrctures. We want to dramatically improve various aspects of existing photodetectors by considering a wide range of configurations and materials. |
David RamirezPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focus is on Avalanche Photodiodes (APDs) and Quantum Dot Infrared Photodetectors (QDIPs). I am interested in infrared photodetector with emphasis on simulation and characterization. Currently, I am working on modeling the passive quenching characteristics of APDs. I am also working on the development of a novel device that integrates a QDIP with an APD. |
Ashwin RishinaramangalumPhD Student |
Research Interests:Revolutionary, co-axial LED design based on a scalable, repeatable and industrially viable Gallium Nitride growth process. This has the potential to deliver performance improvements in many of the LED parameters that are critical for the various Smart Lighting thrusts. My other research interests include semiconductor processing, characterization and modeling. |
Jaiwei XuPhD Student |
Tufts University
Ali MirvakiliPhD Student |
Research Interests:My research focus is on the development of 3D integrated mixed-mode VLSI systems combining optical, RF, analog, and digital circuits to enable advanced functionality and control in future-generation visible "smart lighting" networks. This work explores fundamental challenges to the realization of intelligent lighting systems capable dynamic control of light chromaticity and brightness combined with data modulation for energy-efficient, indoor wireless connectivity. |
