Dr. McLeod's research is at the intersection of optics and soft materials. That is, the lab develops novel optical patterning techniques to structure new forms of polymers which are then measured with optical imaging methods created specifically for this purpose. A major focus of the group are various photopolymer-based additive manufacturing techniques, primarily aimed at biomedical applications including regenerative medicine and restorative dentistry. We also create new holographic materials and holography techniques. Finally, we create organic electronic sensors for environmental sensing applications.
ECEA 5600 - Optical Engineering: First Order Optical System Design
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Fall 2019 / Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
This course will introduce first order optical system design, including an introduction to using OpticStudio as a computational design tool.
ECEA 5601 - Optical Engineering: Optical Efficiency and Resolution
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Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
This course begins with Maxwell�s equations and introduces the concept of finite sized optics into the design as well as introducing tools to design and analyze systems with many optical elements.
ECEA 5602 - Optical Engineering: Design High-Performance Optical Systems
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Spring 2020 / Summer 2020 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021 / Summer 2021 / Fall 2021 / Spring 2022 / Summer 2022 / Fall 2022 / Spring 2023 / Summer 2023 / Fall 2023 / Spring 2024 / Summer 2024 / Fall 2024
Design low aberration instruments via identification of 3rd order aberrations, calculations of Seidel coefficients, choice of optical layout and numerical optimization. Select and incorporate light sources into designs and calculate radiometric efficiency. Design optical systems to manipulate Gaussian beams.
ECEN 1400 - Introduction to Digital and Analog Electronics
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019 / Fall 2020 / Spring 2021
This course introduces students to electrical and computer engineering centered around creative projects in a team based setting. Through the design and implementation of functional engineering systems, students gain an understanding of the engineering design process, using real-world design tools such as prototyping, computer-aided design (CAD), 3D printing, laser cutting, printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing and testing. The projects-based curriculum provides students with a basis in the fundamentals of analog and digital electronics with an emphasis of developing student�s understanding of how the electronics and software operate within an interdisciplinary context. Students gain hands-on experience with the creation of systems using sensors, actuators, programming microcontrollers, prototyping circuits using breadboards, and designing systems. No prior experience or knowledge of electronics or software is required. Degree credit not granted for this course and ASTR 2500, GEEN 1400, ASEN 1400 and ASEN 1403.
ECEN 4616 - Optoelectronic System Design
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
Examines optical components and electro-optic devices with the goal of integrating into well design optoelectronic systems. Sample systems include optical storage, zoom lenses and telescopes. Same as ECEN 5616.
ECEN 5015 - Special Topics
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Spring 2024
Examines a special topic in Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
ECEN 5616 - Optoelectric System Design
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Spring 2020 / Spring 2021 / Spring 2022
Examines optical components and electro-optic devices with the goal of integrating into well design optoelectronic systems. Sample systems include optical storage, zoom lenses and telescopes. Same as ECEN 4616.
ECEN 6006 - Special Topics
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Spring 2019 / Fall 2022
Examines a special topic in Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering - Embedded Engineering. May be repeated up to 6 total credit hours.
ECEN 6106 - Numerical Methods in Photonics
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Fall 2024
Teaches students how to create and use their own computational techniques to explore optical physics, devices and systems. Learning is project-based, that is no traditional homework or exams are used. Instead, students write their own series of different numerical tools such as finite difference time domain and Fourier beam propagation. Previously offered as a special topics course. Recommended prerequisite: ECEN 5696 Fourier Optics or equivalent and some familiarity with a numerical programming language such as Matlab is strongly recommended.
