Michael Lesser

Senior Research Scientist, Steward Observatory
Research Professor of Optical Sciences

 

Contact Information

  • Telephone:
    520-621-4236
  • Email:
    mlesser@as.arizona.edu
  • Mailing Address:
    Dr. Michael Lesser
    University of Arizona
    Imaging Technology Laboratory
    Tucson, Arizona  85721  USA

Education

  • PhD, The University of Arizona, 1988

Employment

  • The University of Arizona: Steward Observatory, Senior Research Scientist; College of Optical Sciences, Research Professor

Research

  • Dr. Lesser is involved in many aspects of the optimization of scientific Charge Coupled Device (CCD) detectors, particularly for astronomical and industrial use. He develops methods to back illuminate, package, backside charge, and antireflection coat CCDs and CMOS imagers used throughout the world.

  • He is also interested in general astronomical instrumentation, especially visible and ultraviolet imaging and spectroscopy and associated software technologies.

  • He directs the University of Arizona Imaging Technology Laboratory which is located near the UA main campus.