Our group works in the field of photonics at the interface of optical engineering, materials engineering, quantum physics, and electromagnetics.
In particular, we engineer the properties of electrons, photons, and phonons in micro- and nano-structured materials such as semiconductors, metals, dielectrics, and polymers to develop novel photonic devices and systems. We use computer-based analytical modeling for optimized design, chemical processing for micro/nanofabrication, and various optical, electrical, and thermal testing techniques for performance characterization. Target applications include photovoltaics, biosensors, midinfrared light emitters as well as fundamental science discovery.
News
Fatima Toor named Senior Member of National Academy of Inventors
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Fatima Toor, University of Iowa professor of electrical and computer engineering Lowell G. Battershell Chair in Laser Engineering, has been selected for the 2026 class of Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).
Ramker, Ding receive MATFab seed grant funding
Monday, February 23, 2026
Adam Ramker, University of Iowa PhD student in electrical and computer engineering (ECE), has received seed funding to develop a process to closely examine and differentiate between different types of laser materials through the 2026 Materials Analysis Testing and Fabrication (MATFab) Facility Seed Grant Award program.
Adam Ramker featured in Dare to Discover campaign
Thursday, January 22, 2026
Adam Ramker is featured in the 2026 Dare to Discover campaign, which showcases student and postdoc researchers, scholars, and creators from across the University of Iowa on banners throughout downtown Iowa City.