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Stefan Preble

Professor

Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Graduate Program Director, Microsystems Engineering Ph.D.
sfpeen@rit.edu
585-475-2625
Office Location
ENG-2157
Office Mailing Address
168 Lomb Memorial Drive, ENG(17)-2157, Rochester NY 14623

Stefan Preble

Professor

Department of Electrical and Microelectronic Engineering
Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Graduate Program Director, Microsystems Engineering Ph.D.

Education

BS, Rochester Institute of Technology; Ph.D., Cornell University

Bio

Stefan Preble is a Professor in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). He is an expert in Photonic Integrated Circuit  (PIC) design, fabrication, testing and packaging. His research is focused on the development of PICs for high performance computing, communication and sensing applications. He received a B.S. from RIT in Electrical Engineering (2002), and Ph.D. in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Cornell University  (2007).   He leads education initiatives for AIM Photonics, including, the online course, “Photonic Integrated Circuits 1” which has trained thousands on PIC design; he also leads AIM Photonics Testing & Packaging workshops and Hands-on Photonic Education Kits (HOPE) kits.

For more about Dr. Preble see his website: nanophotonics.rit.edu

sfpeen@rit.edu
585-475-2625
Personal Links
Personal Website
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Areas of Expertise
Photonics
Semiconductors
Semiconductor Device Manufacturing
Semiconductor Materials and Integration
Nanofabrication
Quantum Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Photonic Integrated Circuits
Integrated Photonics
Nanophotonics

Currently Teaching

MCSE-702
Introduction to Nanotechnology and Microsystems
3 Credits
This course will introduce first year Microsystems Engineering students to microsystems and nanotechnology. Topics include, micro and nano systems; MEMS, bioMEMS, MOEMS, and NEMS; nanomaterials; nanopatterning; characterization and analytical techniques; self-assembly approaches; nanoelectronics and nanophotonics; nanomagnetics; organic electronics; and microfluidics. The course will be taught by faculty in the individual fields of nanotechnology and microsystems.
MCSE-713
Lasers
3 Credits
This course introduces students to the design, operation and (applications of lasers (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of (Radiation). Topics: Ray tracing, Gaussian beams, Optical cavities, (Atomic radiation, Laser oscillation and amplification, Mode locking and Q switching, and Applications of lasers.
MCSE-799
Independent Study
1 - 3 Credits
This course allows graduate students an opportunity to independently investigate, under faculty supervision, topics related to microsystems engineering. Proposals for independent study activities and assessment are subject to approval by both the supervising faculty member and the department head.
MCSE-877
Internship
0 Credits
Internship is designed to enhance the educational experience of PhD students through full-time employment.
MCSE-890
MCSE-Dissertation
1 - 27 Credits
Research in an appropriate topic as arranged by doctoral candidate and dissertation adviser in fulfillment of the dissertation requirement.
MCSE-892
Graduate Research
1 - 8 Credits
Doctoral-level research by the candidate on an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor. Students may count a maximum of 9 credits towards degree requirements. If the student enrolls cumulatively in more than 9 credits, the additional credits above 9 will not be counted towards the degree.
MTSE-777
Graduate Project
3 Credits
This course is a capstone project using research facilities available inside or outside of RIT.
PHYS-790
Graduate Research & Thesis
1 - 4 Credits
Graduate-level research by the candidate on an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.

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