Niloy Dutta

Professor

Physics

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Research Interests

Our research is in the area of optoelectronic devices, semiconductor lasers, and telecommunication systems. Current research activities are investigation of: All-optical logic devices and encryption circuits operating at high data rate; Short pulse generation using fiber lasers; Supercontinuum generation using nonlinear effects in optical fibers and planar waveguides; and, Optical coherence tomography.

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Education

• Ph.D., Physics, Cornell University, 1978
• M.Sc., Physics, St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi, 1974
• B.Sc., Physics, St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi,, 1972

Experience

• 1997-present: Professor, Department of Physics, University of Connecticut
• 1990-1997: Head of Optoelectronic Device Research Department, Bell Laboratories

Professional Societies

• Fellow of the Institute of Electrical Engineers (IEEE), 1990-
• Fellow of the Optical Society of America, 1986-
• Fellow of the International Society of Optical Engineers (SPIE), 1993-
• Member, Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, 1998-

Honors

• 1995: LEOS Distinguished Lecturer Award
• 1998: Lucent President’s Award