People

Director

Dr. Hong Hua, Professor of Optical Sciences

Research faculty

Current Graduate Students

  • Cheng-Ting Huang (08/2021-present), Ph.D. student of Optical Sciences
  • Yanzhou (Alex) Lu, (08/2022-present), Ph.D. student of Optical Sciences
  • Feiyi Shen (08/2021-present), Ph.D. student of Optical Sciences
  • Alisha Whitehead (08/2021-present), Ph.D. student of Optical Sciences
  • Sihan Wu (05/2020-present), MS student of Optical Sciences

Alumni  (Ph.D. graduates)

  • PengYinjie Lv (08/2018-07/2023), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “Perceptual driven approach to the design of statically foveated head-mounted displays,” University of Arizona.
  • Elliot Kwan (08/2014-08/2022), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “Advancements in light field-based laparoscopes,” University of Arizona.
  • Jeremy Katz (08/2015-05/2022), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “A high-throughput multi-resolution foveated laparoscope,” University of Arizona.
  • Austin Wilson (08/2016-12/2021), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “Development of occlusion-capable optical see-through head-mounted displays for augmented reality,” University of Arizona.
  • Xuan Wang (01/2016-08/2021), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “Methods of enhancing performance in integral imaging based light field head mounted displays,” University of Arizona (Currently with Meta Inc./Facebook Inc.)
  • Miaomiao Xu (08/2014-05/2020), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “Methods of enhancing optical performance in AR &VR: dynamic range and image quality,” University of Arizona (Currently with Meta Inc./Facebook Inc.)
  • Mohan Xu (02/2015-06/2020), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “Computational multi-layer light field displays—systematic analysis and evaluation method,” University of Arizona (Currently with Apple Inc.)
  • Hekun Huang (08/2013-08/2019), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “Development and optimization of head-mounted light-field displays,” University of Arizona (Currently with Meta Inc./Facebook Inc.)
  • Sheng-Huei Derek Lu (05/2011-2016), Ph.D. student of Optical Sciences (Currently with Apple Inc.)
  • Yi Qin (08/2010-2015), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “A multi-resolution foveated laparoscope,” University of Arizona (Currently with Google Inc.)
  • Leonard D Brown (08/2004-2015), graduated with Ph.D. in Computer Sciences, “Design, evaluation, and extension of serious games for training in mine safety,” University of Arizona (Currently with University of Arizona)
  • Xinda Hu (08/2009-12/2014), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “Development of the depth-fused multi-focal-plane display technology,” University of Arizona (Currently with Google Inc.)
  • Sheng Liu (08/2005-08/2010), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “Methods for generating addressable focus cues in stereoscopic displays,” University of Arizona (Currently with Goertek Inc.)
  • Rui Zhang (01/2006-05/2010), graduated with Ph.D. in Optical Sciences, “Development and Assessment of Polarized Head Mounted Projection Displays,” University of Arizona (Currently with Amazon Inc.)
  • Dewen Cheng (08/2007-10/2010), Visiting Ph.D. Student of Optical Sciences, co-supervised with Prof. Yongtian Wang from Beijing Institute of Technology in China (Currently with Beijing Institute of Technology)

Alumni  (MS graduates)

  • Yanzhou (Alex) Lu, (09/2020-05/2022), MS student of Optical Sciences
  • Zheng Zhang (01/2020-07/2023), graduated with MS degree in Optical Sciences
  • Sheng-lin Ye (2017-present), MS student of Optical Sciences (currently employed at Apple Inc.)
  • Zhiheng Jia (2018-12/2023), graduated MS student of Optical Sciences (currently employed at Magicleap Inc.)
  • Ruxuan Zhang (08/2018-12/2019), MS report, “Design of a large field of view automotive head-up display based on three-mirror anastigmatic system,” University of Arizona, graduated with MS degree in December 2019
  • PengYinjie Lv (08/2016-05/2018), MS student of Optical Sciences
  • Austin Wilson (02/2014-08/2016), MS student of Optical Sciences
  • Jason Kuhn (05/2010-2016), MS thesis, “Measurement and Analysis of Wavefront Deviations and Distortions by Freeform Optical See-through Head-Mounted Displays,” Optical Sciences, University of Arizona, graduated with MS degree in May 2016
  • Nickolaos Savidis (08/2007-05/2009), M.S. report, “Application and Effects of Tracking in 3D Visualization,” Optical Sciences, University of Arizona, graduated with MS degree in May 2009
  • Glenn Scott Gibb (08/2007-12/2007), M.S. report, “Characteristics, applications, and physics of volumetric three-dimensional displays,” Optical Sciences, University of Arizona, graduated with MS degree in December 2007
  • Craig Pansing (02/2004-06/2006), M.S. Thesis, “Optimization of illumination schemes for an eye-tracked head mounted display,” Optical Sciences, University of Arizona, graduated with MS degree in June 2006
  • Prasanna Krishnaswamy (02/2004-12/2004), M.S. Thesis, “Design and assessment of improved feature-based eye tracking methods for head mounted displays,” Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Arizona, graduated with MS degree in December 2004
  • Chunlian Hao (04/2003-12/2003), M.S. Report, “Magnetic tracker calibration for augmented reality,” Information and Computer Sciences, University of Hawaii at Mãnoa, graduated with MS degree in December 2003

Alumni  (Post-doc and visiting scholars)

  • Rengmao Wu (11/2014-11/2015), Post-doctoral Associate
  • Yuxiang Lin (09/2012-05/2013), Post-doctoral Associate
  • Sangyoon Lee (05/2008-07/2011), Post-doctoral Associate
  • Zhenrong Zheng (06/2009-12/2009), Visiting Scholar
  • Xiaorui Wang (07/2007-06/2008), Visiting Scholar
  • Ji-Young Oh (06/2005-11/2007), Post-doctoral Associate