University of Rochester
Institute of Optics

Ph.D. expected May 2008

Prof. James R. Fienup Research Group: phase retrieval and wavefront sensing as applied to large segmented or multi-aperture telescopes.

• Optics 411 - Mathematical Methods
• Optics 412 - Quantum Mechanics for Optics
• Optics 425 - Radiation and Detectors
• Optics 441 - Geometrical and Instrumental Optics I
• Optics 442 - Geometrical and Instrumental Optics II
• Optics 443 - Optical Fabrication and Testing
• Optics 444 - Lens Design
• Optics 461 - Physical Optics I
• Optics 462 - Physical Optics II
• Optics 492 - Technical Entrepreneurship
• Optics 564 - Introduction to Electronic Imaging Systems
• Optics 591 - Reading Course in Phase Retrieval
• Optics 592 - Modern Coherence Theory
• ECE 440 - Introduction to Random Processes
• ECE 446 - Digital Signal Processing (Audit)
• ECE 589 - Preparation for Academic Careers in Engineering

Cornell University
Department of Applied and Engineering Physics

B.S. May 2002

Prof. Frank W. Wise Research Group: nonlinear fiber optic lasers

• A&EP 110 - The Laser and Its Applications in Science, Medicine and Technology
• A&EP 264 - Computer Instrumentation and Design
• A&EP 321 - Mathematical Physics I
• A&EP 322 - Mathematical Physics II
• A&EP 330 - Modern Experimental Optics
• A&EP 333 - Mechanics of Particles and Solid Bodies
• A&EP 355 - Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
• A&EP 356 - Intermediate Electrodynamics
• A&EP 361 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
• A&EP 363 - Electronic Circuits
• A&EP 423 - Statistical Thermodynamics
• A&EP 434 - Continuum Physics
• A&EP 490 - Independent Study w/Prof. Frank Wise (3 semesters)
• Archaeology 255 - Great Empires of the Andes
• Archaeology 256 - Practical Archaeology
• Astronomy 211 - Stars, Galaxies and Cosmology
• Astronomy 290 - Relativity in Astrophysics
• Chemistry 211 - Chemistry for Engineers
• Chemistry 794 - Quantum Mechanics II
• Computer Science 100 - Introduction to Programming
• ECE 430 - Lasers and Optoelectronics
• History 281 - Science in Western Civilization
• Math 193 - Calculus for Engineers
• Math 192 - Calculus and Differential Equations for Engineers
• Math 293 - Differential Equations and Vector Fields
• Math 294 - Linear Algebra and Partial Differential Equations
• Medieval 100.? - Freshman Writing Seminar: Fairy Tales
• Music 105 - Introduction to Music Theory
• Philosophy 100.5 - Freshman Writing Seminar: Philosophy and Science Fiction
• Physics 116 - Honors Introduction to Mechanics and Special Relativity
• Physics 217 - Honors Introduction to Electricity and Magnetism
• Physics 218 - Honors Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics
• Physics 400 - Informal Experimental Lab
• S&TS 206 - Environmental Ethics
• Symphonic Band
• Introduction to Fencing
• Bowling