Fanglu Lu
About Fanglu Lu
Fanglu Lu is a Senior Associate at Exponent, specializing in nano-material synthesis and optical technologies. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, and has extensive experience in research and technical consultancy.
Work at Exponent
Fanglu Lu has been employed at Exponent as a Senior Associate since 2017. His role involves conducting advanced research and providing technical consultancy, particularly in the areas of patent litigation and optical technologies. Prior to his current position, he served as an Associate at Exponent from 2015 to 2017. His work at Exponent is based in Shanghai City, China.
Education and Expertise
Fanglu Lu holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied from 2011 to 2015. He also earned a Master of Science (MS) in the same field from UC Berkeley from 2009 to 2011. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Tsinghua University from 2005 to 2009. His expertise includes nano-material synthesis using metal-organic chemical vapor deposition, optical fiber modeling, and optical waveguide design.
Background
Fanglu Lu has a diverse background in research and technical consultancy. He began his academic career as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Tsinghua University from 2008 to 2009. He then worked as a Summer Research Intern at the University of Southern California in 2008. Following this, he was a Graduate Student Researcher at UC Berkeley from 2009 to 2015, where he focused on laser physics and optical technologies.
Research Contributions
Fanglu Lu has conducted significant research in the field of optical technologies. He worked on the integration of telecommunication wavelength nanolasers with transistor chips and silicon photonics circuits, aiming to enhance computer processor speed. His research also includes theoretical analysis of laser physics at the nanoscale and the simulation of novel laser optical cavities. Additionally, he has experience in bio-MEMS power supply implementation and PDMS bonding strength testing.
Technical Skills
Fanglu Lu possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his field. He is experienced in the synthesis of nano-materials, optical fiber modeling, and the design and measurement of optical waveguides. He has fabricated high contrast grating micro-lenses for compact integration with various optical devices, including cameras, microscopes, and telescopes.