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Michelle Lynn Povinelli is a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern California, specializing in nanophotonics and the study of light interaction with nanoscale structures. She received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Chicago, a Master’s degree from the University of Cambridge, and her PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With over 100 co-authored journal articles and book chapters, her research focuses on nanophotonic structures, such as photonic crystals and microresonators, with applications in security, optical communications, energy, and biology. She employs both theoretical and experimental techniques to optimize applications and design novel devices in the field. Her work has been supported by various funding sources including the National Science Foundation, Army Research Office, NASA, and DARPA. In addition to her research, she has held positions such as Vice Chair of the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Povinelli is a fellow of Optica and has received multiple awards including the NSF CAREER Award and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers.
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