Photonics

Photonics is a cutting-edge research area focused on the generation, manipulation, and detection of light (photons). It explores how light interacts with matter and how it can be harnessed for a wide range of applications, from telecommunications and imaging to sensing and quantum technologies. Photonics combines principles from physics, electrical engineering, and material science to develop advanced optical systems and devices.

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Interested in discussing the research we are working on or learning more? Please contact:
Rohit Dua
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Dr. Rohit Dua

Associate Teaching Professor

417-837-2314 | rdua@mst.edu |

Research Interests

Engineering & K-12 Education, OURE
Mina Esmaeelpour
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Dr. Mina Esmaeelpour

Assistant Professor

573-341-4407 | mina.esmaeelpour@mst.edu |

225 Emerson Electric Co. Hall

Research Interests

fiber optic sensors, microwave photonics, fiber optic lasers, ultrafast imaging and spectroscopy
Mehdi Ferdowsi
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Dr. Mehdi Ferdowsi

Schlumberger Endowed Professor, Associate Dean for Research in CEC

573-341-4552 | ferdowsi@mst.edu |

234 Emerson Electric Co. Hall

Research Interests

power electronics, energy storage technologies, smart grids, transportation electrification, and wide bandgap devices
Farhan Mumtaz
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Dr.Farhan Mumtaz

Assistant Research Professor

573-647-3681 | mfmawan@mst.edu |

G24A Emerson Electric Co. Hall

Research Interests

Fiber optic sensors; Novel micro/nano materials, structures, devices and sensors; Micro-machining, processing, and characterization of Optical Design; Harsh environment Sensing and instrumentation; Fiber optic SPR, Chemical and Bio-Sensors.
Steve Watkins
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Dr. Steve E.Watkins

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering HKN & TBP Faculty Advisor

573-341-6321 | watkins@mst.edu |

121 Emerson Electric Co. Hall

Research Interests

Smart Sensor Systems, fiber optics, UAV instrumentation, engineering education, and pre-college education
Bohong Zhang
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Dr. Bohong Zhang

Assistant Research Professor

573-341-4836 | bzdtx@mst.edu |

229 Emerson Electric Co. Hall

Research Interests

Fiber Optic Sensors; Optical Sensing, Imaging, and Spectroscopy; Characterization of Micro/Nano Material Structures; Sensors and Instrumentation for Applications in Harsh Environments; Ultrafast Laser Machining and Processing
Chen Zhu
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Dr. Chen Zhu

Associate Research Professor

573-647-0789 | cznwq@mst.edu |

228 Emerson Electric Co. Hall

Research Interests

Fiber optic sensors; microwave photonics; microwave sensors