B.S.E.E., University of Washington, 1970
M.S.E.E., University of Washington, 1971
Ph.D., California Institute of Technology, 1975
Research Concentrations
Semiconductor lasers
Photonic integrated circuits
Epitaxial growth, solid-state and quantum device theory, properties
of materials, semiconductor processing, submicron optics, holography,
and gratings
Research Accomplishments
and Activities
Author and co-author of more than 200 technical
publications, seven book chapters, and seven
patents
Associate editor, IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics,
1989-1996
Elected IEEE Fellow for contributions to the development, fabrication,
and understanding of semiconductor lasers
Awarded IEEE Millennium Medal
Co-founder, chief technology officer, and member of the board
of directors of Photodigm
Research Philosophy
I was born about the same time the transistor
was invented, and I still recall the shocking
news of Sputnik, so curiosity and fascination
with technology are essential to success in research.
I think that almost any student who's willing
to work hard will excel academically at SMU.
We have tremendous opportunities for cross-disciplinary
research, and small class sizes allow for significant
hands-on experience.
