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Watt's Up College of Optical Sciences News for October 23, 2008
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No Colloquium This Week
We're taking a week off for OSA's Annual Meeting in Rochester.
Next Week's Colloquium: 3:30 p.m. Meinel 307
Narendra Ahuja, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, will present Versatile Cameras. Stanley Pau is the host.
Abstract: This two-part talk presents selected results of our research in computer vision over the last 15 years. In the first part, we focus on our work on high-performance cameras. These cameras use specialized combinations of imaging geometry, optical methods and vision algorithms to acquire images and videos that are versatile with respect to one or more of the following characteristics: field-of-view size, depth-of-field, depth estimation, and resolution. Prototypes and applications of these cameras that we have developed will also be reviewed.
In the second part, we review our recent results for some computer vision and image processing problems in object recognition, dynamic texture modeling and synthesis, and vision-based modeling of 3D objects.
Save the Date for Spring Prelims: February 17 and 18, 2009
Sign up in the academic office, Meinel 403. This year the holiday break makes a shorter-than-usual study season, so if you might like to join a study group, please let Gail Varin know you're interested.
Get More from your IEEE Research
From Maliaca Oxnam, former OSC Librarian. Join IEEE and the UA Library Staff to learn advanced research tips and new features of the IEEE Xplore digital library. Learn to set up alerts and RSS feeds for your favorite journals, find advanced printings of journal articles, find IEEE standards and conference proceedings, learn advanced search techniques to refine your search, and much more! Refreshments will be available. The session will be held on Wednesday, October 29 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Science Library, Room 308. Space is limited - RSVP to Maliaca Oxnam at oxnamm@u.library.arizona.edu
Photos from Mt. Graham: the Large Binocular Telescope Trip
Thanks to Katia Shtyrkova and Julian Sweet for the photos and special thanks to Jim Burge for the opportunity to visit the telescope and for making an awesome breakfast. Depending on who did the counting, somewhere between 100 and 115 people made the trip with about 75 electing to stay overnight at Shannon Campground. Click on the thumbnails for larger images.
Snapshot Imaging Spectropolarimetry by Nathan Hagen is an Award Finalist
Nathan Hagen, OSC PhD 2007, currently a post-doc at Duke University, is a finalist for the 2008-2009 Western Association of Graduate Schools (WAGS) Innovation in Technology Award. The award is given for a thesis or doctoral dissertation that addresses the development of an innovative technology and its utilization for the creative solution to a major problem. Nathan's dissertation, Snapshot Imaging Spectropolarimetry, was done under the guidance of Eustace Dereniak, who nominated him for the award.
Each year, from the nominations it receives, each participating university selects one candidate to nominate for the award. UA selected Nathan's in late August of this year.
Now being scrutinized at WAGS, Nathan's dissertation has passed an Initial screening based on originality, creativity, scholarly significance of the use of technology, and overall quality.
Nathan's dissertation describes "the development of a creative and highly innovative technology that has widespread applications, including use in the detection of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) often used in unconventional warfare as well as biomedical applications....[His] research has highly significant application, not only for IED detection, but also in its applications in the astronomy sector (Maui, Hawaii, tracking of satellites), medical applications in fluorescence spectroscopy, in microscopy, and in agriculture spectral analysis."
The Western Associate of Graduate Schools (WAGS) and University Microfilms International (UMI) sponsor the award together. WAGS' membership includes accredited graduate schools in the U.S. and Canada. It focuses on mutual problems among member institutions and cooperates with other agencies by dissemination of information, improvement of standards, encouragement of research and assistance to schools in the beginning stages of graduate education.
Happy Birthday and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Year
November 3 Charles Stafford
November 4 Sheng Liu (sliu@optics.arizona.edu)
November 5
Dongseok Nam
November 6 Melanie Saayman (melaniesaayman@gmail.com)
November 7
Matthew Ellerson (matthewe@email.arizona.edu)
November 8
Rick Franco (rfranco@optics.arizona.edu)
November 9
Drew Martinez (drewmartinez84@gmail.com)
OSC Calendar
October 24 OSC Sports Friday. 5:30 p.m. The sport and location are TBA.
October 30 OSC Colloquium. 3:30 p.m. Meinel 307.
October 31 OSC Community Speakers. Noon. Meinel 410.
October 31 Tribute to Willis E. Lamb Jr. 2:00 p.m. Meinel 307
October 31 OSC Sports Friday. 5:30 p.m. The sport and location are TBA.
November 1 OSC Fall Picnic. 2:00 p.m. Ft. Lowell Park, Ramada number 6. November 3 PhD Final Oral. 1:00 p.m. Meinel 701. Junoh Choi will present Optical Performance Test and Analysis of Intraocular Lenses.
November 5 PhD Final Oral. 1:30 p.m. Meinel 701. Sheng Yuan will present Aberrations of Anamorphic Optical Systems.
November 5 - 7
Math and Science Technology Funfest.
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. More info:
http://www.mathsciencefunfest.org/
On Campus
October 23 AME Seminar. 4:00 p.m. AME Lecture hall, Room S212. Mr. Keith Berkshire, The Cavanaugh Law Firm, will present Working with Patents.
October 24 Physics Colloquium. 2:215 p.m. PAS 224. Grad student Tim Chambers is the first speaker. Professor Joseph Simmons will present Solar Energy at UA and the Role of Quantum Dots in Photovoltaics.
October 29 Mathematical Physics Seminar. 1:00 p.m. Math 402. Doug Pickrell, University of Arizona, will present 2D Scalar Quantum Field Theory (from a string perspective) Part II.
Postdoctoral and Technician Positions in Single Molecule Biophysics. University of Massachusetts. A position or positions is available in the group of Lori Goldner at the Department of Physics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, for an individual interested in studying molecular folding and/or interactions in crowded or confining environments using single molecule optical techniques. We have developed and are developing techniques for manipulating and confining individual molecules that permit us to study biomolecular systems that are transiently interacting, out of equilibrium, or in a complex environment that mimics the interior of the cell. Existing or immediately planned projects include studies of protein folding, aggregation or polymerization one-molecule-at-a-time; the measurement of structural changes during transient nucleic acid/protein complex formation; and the triggering and observation of irreversible transformations on a single protein or complex. The use of confining environments – such as subfemtoliter water droplets, liposomes, or cell compartments – both facilitates these studies and enhances their relevance to biological systems. The successful candidate will work as part of an exciting and growing effort at the University of Massachusetts in single molecule techniques, cytoskeletal biophysics, protein folding and membrane biophysics. There is considerable opportunity for a sufficiently motivated and talented individual to forge new collaborations and propose related projects. We use various state-of-the-art microscopies, optical manipulation techniques (optical tweezers) and microfluidics in our work, and expertise in any of these is a plus. Interested individual should contact Professor Goldner at lgoldner@physics.umass.edu or call 413 545 0594, and send a cv and contact information for 3 references.
Agency Listing. New Business Hunter. 2043-3976. MA location. Identifies business opportunities for new applications and markets for Fiber Optics, develops concepts for product offering with uniqueness and achieves project wins and design-in’s with OEM customers. Principal duties and responsibilities. 1 Identify business opportunities for new applications or in new markets. 2 Develops concepts for a unique product preposition to be used in these new applications or markets. 3 Qualifies the business opportunity in terms of commercial topics (unit volume and target pricing), technology risk (substitutional technologies or alternative solutions) and market chances and risks. 4 Develops the product plan in cooperation with operations and engineering (both in FOS and FOM). 5 Negotiates all commercial conditions for the business case with the customer (pricing, commitments and supply contracts). 6 Ensures a seamless information flow regarding the technical demands / specifications of the customer between FO engineering / R&D / QS and the respective functions of the customer. 7 Initiates filing of IP for new products / applications to be filed to the PTO before customer presentation. 8 Provides commercial forecasts for internal planning, incl. forecasts for long-term business perspectives. Position does not supervise employees. Exposure to confidential information is very high. The position has access to confidential information such as company goals, plans, products, processes, financial statements and customer information. The development of new products with OEM customers requires dealing with complex technical information and creative thinking to achieve results. The target sales volume to be acquired is 2M USD, this corresponds to R&D efforts of approx. 0.25MUSD. This job is performed in a normal office, laboratory and light manufacturing environment. Requires the use of a PC and software for word processing and spreadsheets. Education: MS in Engineering or Physics. More than five years experience in technical sales of high-engineering content products, preferably for optical or optoelectronic application. “Hunter”-style sales person. Committed to make innovation happen. Ms. DJ Monnat dmonnat@cornellassociates.com 845-565-8860
Agency Listing. Project Manager. 2043-4025. Department: New Products Group. Position reports to: Manager NPG. Education: Bachelors degree in physics or engineering. Preferred: Advanced degree in physics or engineering. Experience: Required: Three years as a manufacturing engineer, process engineer, or project engineer. Three years supervision of other engineering personnel. Three years in engineering management position. International experience with Japan either through stay in Japan or several years of extensive work with Japanese partners. Preferred: Experience with Fiber Optics, Imaging components and systems, Optoelectronic systems. Formulates/plans, recommend and directs specific manufacturing/engineering projects (including feasibility and pilot production projects), to meet company requirements and goals. Designs and develops new and improved materials, manufacturing processes and products. Leads technology transfer projects between FO locations. 1. Plans specific manufacturing/engineering projects by: Analyzing customer and manufacturing products and requirements. Identifying and analyzing technology developments and trends. Analyzing materials and manufacturing processes. Involves customers, suppliers and outside experts to determine project goals and to identify optimized methods of solution. 2. Determines feasibility of potential projects by identifying requirements, resources, costs, benefits, etc. Assists Industrial Engineering and M&S in the Red Dot Quote process by providing above mentioned information. 3. Manages (plans, organizes, directs, controls) projects from initiation to completion by providing assistance and direction to sales managers, engineers and project team members, following up on status and progress, etc. Exposure to confidential information is very high. This position has access to and is regularly involved with confidential information regarding company goals and plans, products, product costs and processes, financial information, customer information, etc. This position requires heavy mental application. The planning and execution of manufacturing/engineering projects requires dealing with complex technical information, heavy decision making on complex issues, creative thinking to achieve results, etc. information, processes and products, new business opportunities, policies and procedures, This position is responsible for annual project expenditures of approximately $500,000, and capital expenditures from $250,000- $1,500,000. Skills - Knowledge: Intercultural skills with Asian, esp. Japanese business partners. Preferred: Japanese language skills. Effective management skills -- plan, direct, organize and control. Effective interpersonal skills resulting in the ability to create effective working relationships with a diverse group of personalities within one location but also across locations and countries. Contact: Ms. DJ Monnat 845-565-8860 dmonnat@cornellassociates.com
Agency Listing. R & D Scientist. Our search 2133 -3773. New product development Opportunity with International Industry Leader. This client is seeking a hands-on professional. The successful candidate will have at least a Master level degree in Physics or Mechanical Engineering, with emphasis on shock wave physics, penetration mechanics or the equivalent; a PhD is preferred. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years experience in defense, security, armor systems engineering, and a familiarity with numerical methods. The position requires US citizenship; a security clearance (or the ability to qualify for one); excellent verbal and written communications skills. Important is: knowledge of MATERIALS, TESTING, OPTICS, DOD, HOMELAND SECURITY, MILITARY, armor sub-system and/or system integration; knowledge of ballistic testing of materials and subsystems, and the ability to interpret the results; familiarity with armor system specifications and testing methods. The client wants someone who can be a strong team player. They are staffed by a bright, dynamic group. Seek someone capable of leading an international technical development project, and coordinating among different business segments and a person with project management experience and experience acquiring and executing government contracts. Please contact me if you are interested or have a referral. This is truly a great opportunity. All transactions highly confidential! 20 year Search firm you can trust. Visit our web site www.cornellassociates.com Ms. DJ Monnat 845-565-8860 dmonnat@cornellassociates.com
Agency Listing. Master Optician. Our search 2133 -3881. Duryea, PA. Opportunity with International Industry Leader. Master optician for precision fabrication of optical materials to customer specifications. The Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have significant experience fabricating precision optical elements from glass or crystalline materials. Should be capable of leading related process developments. Requires a minimum of an A.S. degree and 5 years experience in precision optics fabrication. Proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment a plus. The successful candidates must be capable of meeting U.S. government security requirements. Ms. DJ Monnat dmonnat@cornellassociates.com 845-565-8860
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