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Professor Dr. Natalia Litchinitser

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Biography

Litchinitser holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. Her primary focus is on metamaterials that manipulate the visible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. Litchinitser began her work with metamaterials as a research scientist at the University of Michigan and joined the faculty at the University at Buffalo in 2008. Over the last decade, she has become one of the leading experts in optical metamaterials. Currently, her research focuses on topological photonics, where she seeks to direct light around tight corners using tiny waveguides to prevent photon scattering. She is a Fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), a Fellow of the Optical Society of America (OSA), and a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Research Interests

Nanophotonics Photonic Metamaterials Nonlinear Optics Fiber Optics Photonic Crystal Fibers

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Teaching and research in the field of Electrical and Computer Engineering, focused on nanophotonics and optical metamaterials.

Courses

Nonlinear Optics Thesis Independent Study Special Readings Electrical Engineering Internship Advanced Topics Electrical Computer Engineering Foundations Nanoelectronics & Nanophotonics Projects Electrical Computer Engineering Fields Waves: Fundamentals Information Propagation (Lab)

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry

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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)