About Me

Naim Ahmed, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at San Diego State University (SDSU) and a scholar in the field of photonics. His research focuses on the development of integrated photonics devices and systems for optical communication, high-speed computing, quantum engineering, and sensing applications. Before joining SDSU, Dr. Ahmed made major contributions to the field during his three- year tenure at leading integrated photonics companies, including Analog Photonics and Imec. 

With a vision to promote photonics as a next-generation technology solution, his research interests encompass a wide range of areas such as design, analytic modeling, simulation, fabrication, and integration. His goal is to address significant challenges in the field and advance the applications of photonics through innovative approaches.

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