December 1, 2024

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Job Advertisement for Master’s Research Opportunity
Title: Innovative Research on Cleanroom-Free Fabrication of Programmable Phase-change
Metasurfaces Using CD Writers and Commercial CDs
Location: Department of Electrical Engineering
Duration: 12 months
Position Type: Master’s Research Assistant

Are you passionate about exploring the frontiers of photonics, materials science, and unconventional fabrication techniques? Join our cutting-edge research project focused on
developing programmable metasurfaces using an affordable, cleanroom-free fabrication approach. This project leverages the unique potential of commercial phase-change CD
technology and CD writers to prototype programmable optical components for emerging photonic applications.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and Fabrication: Use CD writers and commercial CDs to create precise micro-and nano-scale structures.
  • Optical Characterization: Test and analyze the fabricated metasurfaces for programmable photonic responses.
  •  Modeling and Simulation: Study and perform electromagnetic simulations to design metasurfaces.

• Documentation and Reporting: Prepare reports and contribute to publications in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

What We Offer

  •  Hands-on experience with innovative fabrication techniques in a cleanroom-free environment.
  • Access to state-of-the-art optical measurement, such as various spectrometer setups, fiber couple setups and industry standard simulation tools like Lumerical and COMSOL.
  •  Opportunities for academic publications and conference presentations.
  • Mentorship from experienced researchers in the fields of photonics and materials science.
  • A dynamic and collaborative research environment with multidisciplinary projects.

Eligibility Requirements

Academic Background: Enrolled or accepted in a master’s program in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

Skills and Interests:

  • Interest in photonics, materials science, or optical device fabrication.
  • Basic programming and simulation experience (e.g., MATLAB, Python, COMSOL, or similar software) is a plus.
  • Self-motivated, creative, and capable of working independently and collaboratively.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV/Resume to Prof. Arka Majumdar (arka@uw.edu).
Please also cc senior graduate students: Mr. Rui Chen (charey@uw.edu) and Mr. Virat Tara (vtara@uw.edu).