Teaching

UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL

ELEC 262 – Introduction to Waves and Photonics (2021-present, Spring Semester)

This is a first course on waves, optics, and photonics intended for sophomores. Topics to be covered include basic wave phenomena emphasizing electromagnetic waves, geometric optics, the interaction of light with matter, interference and diffraction effects. We will also have time to cover a selected number of more advanced topics, including laser physics, Fourier optics, fiber optics and introduction to quantum optics.GRADUATE LEVEL

ELEC 572 – Multiphysics Modeling (2018 – present, Fall Semester)

This course will provide hands-on experience in modeling micro and nanosystems based on the mutual interaction among different physical phenomena. COMSOL Multiphysics, based on the Finite Element Method (FEM), will be utilized as a flexible modeling tool to learn how to design a wide range of devices or describe coupled physical mechanisms, including electromagnetic waves, heat transfer, fluid dynamics and mass transport. The course will focus on the interaction between light and nanomaterials and how electromagnetic heat dissipation can play a major role in different applications.