New Courses Offered by ECE: Winter 2017
As technology changes and advances, so does the range of courses offered by our faculty. The following courses being offered to students for the Winter 2017 term include completely new courses as well as nearly-new courses that may soon become a regular part of the curriculum. They are all being offered by faculty uniquely qualified to teach the courses. The faculty bring extensive experience based on their own research in these areas. [Full Story]
Related Topics: Avestruz, Al-Thaddeus Berenson, Dmitry Course Announcements Forrest, Stephen Gilchrist, Brian E. Grbic, Anthony Hiskens, Ian Islam, Mohammed Kira, Mackillo Pradhan, S. Sandeep Revzen, Shai Scott, Clayton D. Wakefield, Gregory H.
ECE Spinoff Xtera Communications Sets Terms for IPO
Xtera Communications, founded by Prof. Mohammed Islam, went public in November. Xtera is a leading provider of high-capacity, cost-effective optical transport solutions, supporting the high growth in global demand for bandwidth. The company sells its high-capacity optical transport solutions to telecommunications service providers, content service providers, enterprises and government entities worldwide to support their deployments of long-haul terrestrial and submarine optical cable networks. [Full Story]
Related Topics: Islam, Mohammed Lab-Optics and Photonics Technology Transfer
Glucose Monitoring with Lasers
200 million estimated people with diabetes might one day utilize laser research going on at the University of Michigan to painlessly read their glucose levels. Professor Mohammed Islam is leading the reconstruction of super continuum lasers he designed to aid the military detect the chemical composition in camouflage nets and explosives into a non-invasive tool to measure a teaspoon of glucose in the blood system. [Full Story]
Related Topics: Health Islam, Mohammed Lab-Optics and Photonics Lasers
Four EECS companies make Crain’s list of most innovative companies, and one tops the list
Four EECS faculty and alumni companies specializing in the life sciences and computer security made the list of the top 25 most innovative companies in SE Michigan, according to Crains. Topping the list is Omni MedSci, Inc., a medical device company founded by Prof. Mohammed Islam. At #3 is NeuroNexus Technologies, Inc., specializing in neural probes; at #11 is Integrated Sensing Systems, Inc., a company working on microelectronic implants for monitoring heart functions; and at #14, Duo Security, a computer security company. [Full Story]
Related Topics: Alumni Islam, Mohammed Lab-Optics and Photonics Lab-Solid State Electronics (SSEL) Lab-Systems
from 2 to 2.5 microns at a 25 W output, 50 W coming this year
Related Topics: Islam, Mohammed
Laser can identify substances, could be military tool
Related Topics: Islam, Mohammed
New laser shows what substances are made of; could be new eyes for military
A new laser that can show what objects are made of could help military aircraft identify hidden dangers such as weapons arsenals far below. “For the defense and intelligence communities, this could add a new set of eyes,” said Prof. Mohammed Islam. [Full Story]
Related Topics: Islam, Mohammed Lab-Optics and Photonics Lasers Optics and Photonics Security (national and personal safety)
A new laser to ID distant materials night and day
Can large-output lasers be used to identify materials at long distances? Prof. Mohammed Islam is working to create lasers that can identify items that are more than a kilometer away. Watch the video to learn more. [Full Story]
Related Topics: Islam, Mohammed Lasers Optics and Photonics Security (national and personal safety) Solid-State Devices and Nanotechnology
New laser could treat acne with telecom technology
A laser developed by Prof. Mohammed Islam is designed to melt fat without burning surrounding tissue. It could potentially be used to treat acne. [Full Story]
Related Topics: Health Islam, Mohammed Lasers Optics and Photonics
Laser-based missile defense for helicopters
Mohammed Islam and his company, Omni Sciences, are developing mid-infrared supercontinuum lasers to protect helicopters in combat, among other applications. [Full Story]
Related Topics: Islam, Mohammed Lasers Optics and Photonics Security (national and personal safety)
Mohammed Islam Receives First Distinguished University Innovator Award
Prof. Mohammed Islam has been selected to receive the 2007 Distinguished University Innovator Award for his development of a breakthrough technology, his experience with tech-transfer, and his commitment to educating students about entrepreneurship and intellectual property protection. He will present the lecture, “An Engineer’s View of Start-Ups,” March 21, 2007, 4pm, in Rackham Amphitheatre. [University Record] [Flyer]
Related Topics: Islam, Mohammed
Professor Mohammed Islam Elected IEEE Fellow
In recognition of his “contributions to optical fiber based non-linear devices and their applications in telecommunication networks,” Professor Mohammed Islam has been elected a Fellow of IEEE, effective January 1, 2005.
Related Topics: Islam, Mohammed
