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Ray Decorby is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Alberta. His research focuses on the design and fabrication of microphotonic devices, integrating optical devices with silicon electronics platforms. Decorby's long-term goal is the monolithic integration of complex optical functionalities such as light sources, detectors, spectrometers, and amplifiers onto silicon CMOS, microfluidic, and MEMS circuitry. His work primarily involves the development of new optical materials and microfabrication processes, highlighting key themes like light emitting materials, high index contrast waveguides, microcavities, and photonic bandgap devices. Currently, Decorby is exploring integrated hollow waveguides for applications in lab-on-chip systems, signal distribution chips, and chip-based atomic physics studies. His innovative approaches in fabricating waveguides using standard silicon-based thin film materials aim to enhance optical confinement and reduce signal delays in chip-scale spectrometers and optical interconnects.
Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management