Abstract: Development of new optoelectronic materials and architectures is required to drive innovation in photonic sensing, particularly those that expand our ability to see through degraded atmospherics and support real-time processing. This talk will overview efforts at Crane to develop multiphysics models of low-dimensional materials, such as quantum nanocrystals, as novel infrared focal planes and design novel imaging optics using, e.g., dielectric metasurfaces. Opportunities for faculty and student engagement with NSWC Crane will be highlighted.

Olivia M. Pavlic, Gregory T. Forcherio
Electro-Optic Technology Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane, IN 47522 USA

Bios: Olivia Pavlic is a scientist in the Electro-Optic Technology Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division in Crane, IN. Her research focuses on low-dimensional structures as novel infrared sensing materials, utilizing theoretical physics and first-principles computational methods. She holds a Ph.D. in condensed matter physics from West Virginia University and a B.S. in mathematics and physics from Bethany College.

Greg Forcherio is a staff scientist in the Electro-Optic Technology Division of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division in Crane, IN. His research focuses on disruptive electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) sensing technologies based on resonant surface optics in low-dimensional materials. He holds degrees from the University of Arkansas (Ph.D. and M.S. in material science) and Southeast Missouri State University (B.S. in Engineering Physics and Applied Mathematics).