Prospective Lab Members
We are actively looking for new post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students to join the lab. Please reach out to Professor Nordin if you are interested in joining the lab or want to learn more about our research!
Faculty
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Leland Nordin
Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, Optics and Photonics
Graduate Research Assistants
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Md. Shariful Islam
Graduate Research Assistant
Major: Optics and Photonics PhD
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Oles Fylypiv
Graduate Research Assistant
Major: Optics and Photonics PhD
Hobbies: Nature photography, making music, and writing
Hobbies: Nature photography, making music, and writing
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Biridiana Rodriguez
Graduate Research Assistant
Major: Physics PhD
Hobbies:
Hobbies:
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Austin Anderson
Graduate Research Assistant
Hobbies: Duck Herding, Beetle Fighting, and Dirt Polishing
Hobbies: Duck Herding, Beetle Fighting, and Dirt Polishing
Major: Optics and Photonics PhD
Undergraduate Research Assistants
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John Burritt
UCF
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hobbies: Carpentry and woodwork making / fixing random devices.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hobbies: Carpentry and woodwork making / fixing random devices.
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Michael Soto
UCF
Major: Photonic Science and Engineering
Hobbies: Playing soccer, working out, and thrifting clothes
Major: Photonic Science and Engineering
Hobbies: Playing soccer, working out, and thrifting clothes
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Jason Ha
UCF
Major: PSE Photonics Science and Engineering
Hobbies: I like strength and hypertrophy training as well as coaching, playing Dungeons and Dragons as well as other games, and cooking.
Major: PSE Photonics Science and Engineering
Hobbies: I like strength and hypertrophy training as well as coaching, playing Dungeons and Dragons as well as other games, and cooking.
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Vincent Miller
UCF
Major: Photonic Engineering
Hobbies: Guitar.
Major: Photonic Engineering
Hobbies: Guitar.
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Sam Sirna
Grinnell College
Major: Physics
NSF REU
Hobbies: Cooking and woodworking.
Major: Physics
NSF REU
Hobbies: Cooking and woodworking.
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Dillon Rawlings
Grinnell College
Major: Physics
Hobbies: Playing banjo and baritone saxophone.
Major: Physics
Hobbies: Playing banjo and baritone saxophone.