Dissertation Defense Schedule
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Sharing original dissertation research is a principle to which the University of Delaware is deeply committed. It is the single most important assignment our graduate students undertake and upon completion is met with great pride.
We invite you to celebrate this milestone by attending their dissertation defense. Please review the upcoming dissertation defense schedule below and join us!
PROGRAM | Electrical & Computer Engineering
Optimized Design and Fabrication of Optical and Infrared Metasurfaces for Scalable Manufacturing
By: Alexander Winters Chair: Mark Mirotznik
ABSTRACT
Electromagnetic metamaterials have developed significantly in recent years. While the power and utility of these applications continue to grow, they typically utilize complex nano-scale surfaces that require the use of traditional cleanroom techniques, which complicate efforts to increase throughput. Newer high-throughput fabrication technologies have demonstrated that they can effectively avoid these problems. However, these newer fabrication technologies require unique materials, designs, and optimization procedures that reflect their inherent challenges. The work within this thesis sought to develop new design procedures with integrated fabrication constraints to alleviate these challenges.
My research focused on two main application areas. Specifically,
- Design of anti-reflective (AR) moth-eye films that could be manufactured using roll-to-roll fabrication processes.
- Metal-dielectric-dielectric (MDD) narrowband and broadband electromagnetic absorbers. A variety of new absorber designs are introduced, along with highly customizable optimization code that allow these absorbers to create any desired IR spectral profile.
Overall, the unique devices and design procedures presented in this thesis highlight the versatility of metamaterials and provide a unique alternative to traditional attempts to harness their potential.
The Process
Step-by-Step
Visit our “Step-by-Step Graduation Guide” to take you through the graduation process.From formatting your Dissertation to Doctoral Hooding procedures.
Dissertation Manual
Wondering how to set up the format for your paper. Refer to the “UD Thesis/Dissertation Manual” for formatting requirements and more.
Defense Submission Form
This form must be completed two weeks in advance of a dissertation defense to meet the University of Delaware Graduate and Professional Education’s requirements.
