The Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), renowned as the premier global platform for laser science, featured distinguished researchers unveiling cutting-edge advancements and insights early May 2024 at #CLEO24.
Ray Chen from the Chandra Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Texas Materials Institute at The University of Texas at Austin, took center stage to delve into the latest applications, technologies, and fundamental discoveries in laser science.
Chen presented pioneering work on integrated photonic devices spanning near and mid-IR wavelengths, crucial for applications in spectroscopy, biosensing, and Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering (SERS).
Ray Chen, the Keys and Joan Curry/Cullen Trust Endowed Chair at UT Austin, directs the Nanophotonics and Optical Interconnects Research Lab at the Microelectronics Research Center. His extensive contributions include leading the AFOSR MURI-Center for Power-Efficient Silicon Nanophotonics for Optical Computing and Interconnects, underscoring his leadership in advancing optical technologies from fundamental research to commercial applications.
With over 970 publications, 82 patents, and mentoring 56 PhD graduates, Chen's impact spans academia and industry. Recognized with multiple awards including IEEE Fellow, OSA Fellow, and SPIE Fellow, his influence extends globally across conferences and consortia.
CLEO 2024 continues to be a pivotal gathering for researchers driving innovation in laser and electro-optics, shaping the future of scientific exploration and technological advancement.
