Dr. Iam Khoo

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Biography

Iam-Choon Khoo is the William E. Leonhard Professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Pennsylvania State University. His research focuses on optical materials, devices, and systems, emphasizing liquid crystals, nonlinear optics, electro-optics, and lasers. Khoo has published extensively in the field, contributing numerous articles to prestigious journals on topics such as reconfigurable scattering in liquid crystal-polymer composites, high-contrast switching, and holographic grating recording with optical phase conjugation. He is renowned for his innovative work in developing smart window technologies based on cholesteric liquid crystals as well as novel applications in high-resolution optical devices. Khoo's dedication to advancing the field of optical physics is evident through his involvement in research that aims to meet industrial demands and enhance collaborative opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. His academic background includes numerous significant contributions to both theoretical and applied research in optics and photonics, which have garnered international recognition.

Research Interests

Experience

William E. Leonhard Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Involved in teaching and research in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.

Awards

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SPIE Maria Goeppert Mayer Award

2024-01-01

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.