Professor Dr. Olav Solgaard

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Biography

Olav Solgaard is the Director of the Edward L. Ginzton Laboratory and a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. His research interests include the design and fabrication of nano-photonics and micro-optical systems, integrating photonic crystals, optical meta-materials, silicon photonics, and MEMS to develop efficient and reliable systems for communication, sensing, imaging, and optical manipulation. With a strong focus on innovation in optics and photonics, Solgaard's work aligns with advancing technology in various real-world applications. He has earned recognition for his contributions to the field, becoming a Fellow of the IEEE and the Optical Society of America and being honored by the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters. His academic journey includes significant mentorship roles, guiding numerous doctoral and master's students towards successful careers in engineering and technology, furthering the impact of his teaching and research.

Research Interests

Nano-Photonics Micro-Optical Systems Photonic Crystals Optical Meta-Materials Silicon Photonics MEMS

Experience

Professor

1992-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Leading the Edward L. Ginzton Laboratory and engaging in teaching and research in the field of Electrical Engineering.

Awards

Fellow

Member

Patents

Phase-front-modulation sensor

10,495,508 2019-12-03

Patent pertaining to a sensor technology.

Structured illumination inverted light sheet microscopy

10,401,605 2019-09-03

Patent related to microscopy techniques.

Converter, illuminator, light sheet fluorescence microscope

10,310,246 2019-06-04

Patent focusing on light sheet fluorescence microscopy.

Method and apparatus for evaluating electrostatic nonlinear devices

11,192,779

Patent describing methods for device evaluation.

Courses

EE 42 ENGR 42 ENGR 240 EE 334 EE 115L APPPHYS 291 EE 290A EE 290B EE 290C EE 290D EE 290E EE 290F EE 290G EE 290H APPPHYS 290 EE 300 EE 191 EE 391 EE 191W EE 190 EE 390

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement

Required:3.5

TOEFL

Listening

Required:26

Reading

Required:26

Writing

Required:26

Speaking

Required:26

Total

Required:100

GRE General

Verbal

Required:160

Quantitative

Required:165

Analytical Writing

Required:4.5

Overall

Required:4.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming

Application Checklist

Statement of Purpose
Three letters of recommendation
Official transcripts
Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.