Education

Ph.D. Physics - University of Kent at Canterbury, England, 1988

B.Sc. (Honors) Theoretical Physics - University of Kent at Canterbury, England, 1983

Areas of Specialization

Solid State Lighting, Optical Fiber Communications, Optical Sensors, Solid State Lasers, and Optical Amplifiers.

Industrial Experience

Waveguide Solutions, Charlotte, North Carolina.

Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, Operations & Business Development

 

Litton Industries, Electronic Components & Materials Group, Morristown, New Jersey.

Director, Photonic Components Ventures

 

Laser Power Corporation, San Diego, California.

Vice President, Telecommunications Products

 

Lucent Technologies, Breinigsville, Pennsylvania.

Market Operations Manager, Optoelectronics Business Unit

 

Amoco Laser Company, Naperville, Illinois.

Director, Product Management

 

Amphenol Fiber Optic Products, Lisle, Illinois.

Senior Scientist

Academic Experienece

University of North Carolina, Charlotte (UNCC).

Faculty, Physics Department

 

Central Piedmont Community College, Charlotte (CPCC).

Instructor/Science Department - Physics

 

University of Kent, Canterbury, England.

Research Fellow

 

Research Interests

My research interests lie broadly in the area of solid-state lasers and guided wave optics with emphasis on developing semiconductor industry compatible integration platforms for active and passive components at wafer level.  My recent research interest is in the area of solid-state lighting.

 

Over 75 technical publications and 11 patents in the areas of fiber optic sensors, solid-state laser and fiber amplifier technologies, and broadband optical communications networks.

Publications and Patents

 

        Course Information:                  

PHYS 2101 Spring 2008 Semester

 

PHYS 2102 Spring 2008 Semester