Research opportunities and group alumni
Students work on problems that require physical insight, numerical modeling, and substantial technical independence. Opportunities range from undergraduate Special Projects through M.S. and Ph.D. research.
Graduate Research Assistantship — Spring 2027 or earlier
A funded GRA position is available for a graduate student interested in advanced semiconductor lasers, photonics, and computational device design. The research combines laser physics, electromagnetic/device theory, numerical modeling, and computational optimization.
I am particularly interested in students who enjoy developing physical models and computational tools rather than simply using existing simulation packages. Strong backgrounds in electromagnetics, photonics, semiconductor devices, applied mathematics, numerical methods, or scientific computing are particularly relevant.
Ph.D. students are preferred; exceptional M.S. students seriously interested in continuing to the Ph.D. will also be considered. U.S. citizenship is required. Interested students should contact Prof. Yoder with a CV and a brief description of their research interests.
Interested in joining?
Strong preparation in mathematics, physics, semiconductor devices, and scientific or object oriented programming is especially useful. Ph.D. applicants benefit from prior exposure to solid state theory and quantum mechanics; curiosity, persistence, and willingness to build original simulation tools matter just as much. M.S. and undergraduate projects can be scoped to match preparation and available time.
Original research
Develop new physical models, computational methods, and device concepts with the goal of peer reviewed publication.
Focused depth
Tackle a well defined modeling or device design problem that can grow into a thesis when appropriate.
Research apprenticeship
Learn the physics and numerical methods behind a tractable research problem through Special Projects or related work.