Research, develop and test new FTIR sensing product for semiconduator applicationsPrototype Raman spectroscopy based sensorsSupport optical sensor testing, installation and troubleshooting for major semiconduator fabsWrite production documentation for product release and delivery

• Design and develop novel optical-based trace gas sensors for various environmental field campaigns• Develop hydrogen impurity sensors for commercialization with a industrial partner• Write proposals, mentor graduate students

• Develop and test MCT mid-IR detectors and the amplifier circuits• Characterize optical properties of rare earth phosphor crystals.• Develop phosphors optical image and detection systems for authentication

• Research on new sensing techniques and feasibility for commercialization• Design and develop optical-based trace gas sensor prototypes• Provide sensing solutions for different industrial applications • Demonstrate sensor performance to potential customers in the field environment

My research including: * Laser and optics: Laser spectroscopy techniques Optical fiber and wave-guide applications Interferometry and its applications Laser sensing for security, environmental, industrial and health applications * Electronics and mechanics: Instrument development Real-time measurements and control Opto-electromechanical system design and test Laser and detector package techniques Embedded system design and applications * Environmental science: Remote sensing Nitrogen cycle Air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions Emission flux measurement techniques

Mid-IR laser-based instrument development and deployment for atmospheric studies; tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS); wavelength modulation spectroscopy; multi-pass optical cell; quantum cascade (QC) laser; field experiment investigating urban air quality and global climate change; nitrous oxide, ammonia and carbon monoxide detection; Labview based system; DSP system application.

CRDS (cavity ring down spectroscopy) measurements for erosion of Hall thruster. Work including laser system operation, vacuum operation, ion source operation, optical system design, fiber optics test, computer control instrument operation and data processing.

for thermodynamics course; Duties at various times have included, grading and teaching in a recitation class (~70 students

Design and develop a high precise laser scanning diameter measuring gauge. Work including hardware (circuit and optics) design and software programming (FPGA and DSP TMS320LF2407).