Elham Heidari

AST PROF

EG-ELECTRICAL - COMPUTER ENG

  • AST PROF
    EG-ELECTRICAL - COMPUTER ENG
  • University of Florida, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Gainesville, 32611, United States

BIO

As an assistant professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Florida, I am fascinated by light-matter interaction and eager to collaborate with brilliant minds from diverse backgrounds to tackle multifaceted challenges. I am committed to making the STEM field more accessible to all talents. Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented, I have a 10-year track record in nonlinear semiconductor laser dynamics and quantum devices. My strong analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with design proficiency, enable me to manage projects from inception to completion.

ACADEMIC POSITIONS

  • Assistant professor
    University of Florida, ECE, Gainesville, United StatesMay 2023 - present
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate
    University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, United StatesMay 2021 - May 2023
  • Graduate Research Assistant
    The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, United StatesDec 2016 - May 2021
  • Research Assistant
    Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, JapanOct 2012 - Sep 2014

DEGREES

  • Postdoctoral in Quantum Photonics
    University of Maryland, College Park, College Park, United StatesMay 2021 - May 2023
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering
    The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, United StatesDec 2016 - May 2021
  • Micro Master, Advanced Proficiency for Engineers
    University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, United StatesJan 2015 - Sep 2016
  • Master of Engineering in Electronics & Applied Physics
    Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, JapanSep 2012 - Aug 2014

CERTIFICATIONS

  • Photonic Integrated Circuits2: Sensor Design and Fab
    AIM Photonics (United States), Albany, United States
  • Photodetectors and Modulators for Silicon Photonics
    AIM Photonics (United States), Albany, United States

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