José M. Sasián

Professor of Optical Sciences
Professor of Astronomy

Contact Information

  • Telephone:
    520-621-3733
  • Email:
    jose.sasian@optics.arizona.edu
  • Mailing Address:
    Dr. Jose Sasian
    University of Arizona
    Optical Sciences
    Meinel Building
    1630 East University Boulevard
    Tucson, Arizona  85721  USA
 Photo: Professor Jose Sasian

Education

  • PhD, The University of Arizona, 1988

  • MS, The University of Arizona, 1987

  • BS, University of Mexico

Employment

  • The University of Arizona: Optical Sciences, Professor, 2001-date; Associate Professor, 1995-2001; Research Associate, 1989-1990

  • AT&T Bell Laboratories: Member of Technical Staff, 1990-1995

  • Institute of Astronomy, University of Mexico: Optician, 1975-1982

Professional Affiliations

  • SPIE, The International Society for Optical Engineering, Fellow

  • Optical Society of America, Fellow

  • Optical Society of India, Fellow and Life Member

Awards and Honors

  • AT&T Foundation, 1995

  • Rudolf Kingslake Medal and Prize, 1994

  • Merit Award, Riverside Telescope Makers Conference, 1989

Research

  • Lens and mirror design, optical fabrication, optomechanics, illumination optics, optical instrumentation for astronomy and bio-medical sciences, conformal optics, microlithography and novel optical systems.