The aim of L.A.S.E.R.S. is to build and design a Raman spectroscopy probe capable of identifying gemstone samples based upon their Raman scattering spectra. The intention of this project is to further extrapolate to identify cancerous skin cells at a later date.
Stephen Esposito is a Computer Engineer graduating in August of 2017. He was the lead engineer for data analysis and the user interface. His role in this project was implementing system control, including data capture, processing, and output. He will be pursuing a career in Computer Vision with a focus on self-driving automobiles.
Chelsea Greene is an Electrical Engineer graduating in August of 2017. She was the lead power engineer. Her role in this project was to design and implement power delivery as well as integrating camera functionality. She has a passion for safety and accessible technology with a focus on improving systems to be useable by all.
Michael Gonzalez is an Electrical Engineer graduating in August of 2017. He was the lead engineer for the physical designs of the probe, as well as support engineer for electronics and retrofitting. He will be taking a larger role in his current job as an Applications Engineer in South Florida, where he will help manufacture, code, and retrofit different electrical and industrial automation solutions.
Megan Melvin is a Photonic Scientist and Engineer graduating in August of 2017. She was the lead engineer for the optics and laser safety. Her role in this project was to design, build, and test an optical setup for capturing the Raman spectra of materials. She has accepted a job as a Manufacturing Engineer Associate with Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control in Orlando, Florida, from which she plans to transfer into an optics design department.
Ty Olmstead and Ocean optics provided our team with guidance as well as essential components that helped us complete our project.
Assistant Professor of Optics & Photonics
University Trustee Chair & Pegasus Professor of Optics & Photonics, ECE & Physics
Director of Townes Laser Institute