Research Opportunity Number: ECE-01

Project Title: Mid-Infrared Photonics Research

Project Summary: Our research group works on materials and devices especially for the mid-infrared wavelength range, which is useful for environmental and chemical sensing amongst other applications.  This summer research project concerns the measurement of reflection, transmission, and absorption of a range of engineered meta-surfaces for the mid-infrared.

Student Roles and Responsibilities: Taking measurements of samples and collecting, managing, and evaluating data. Students’ tasks will involve taking hands-on measurements in an optical lab; operating a spectrometer and opto-electronic equipment; standing at an optical table for extended amounts of time; modeling of structures on a computer, and data collection and evaluation using a computer.

Additional Considerations: Materials and equipment used during this project include semiconductors, spectrometers and computers.

Department/Institute: Electrical and Computer Engineering

Participation Dates: June 30 – August 1, 2025

Stipend Offered: A small stipend will be available.

Number of Internships Available: 0-2

Application Deadline: March 15, 2025, midnight Eastern Daylight Time