Alexander Sludds
About Alexander Sludds
Alexander Sludds is a Senior Photonics Architect at Lightmatter, where he focuses on integrating large scale CMOS photonics into supercomputing systems. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has a strong research background in photonic engineering.
Current Role at Lightmatter
Alexander Sludds serves as a Senior Photonics Architect at Lightmatter, a position he has held since 2023. He works on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, focusing on the integration of large-scale CMOS photonics into supercomputing systems. His role involves contributing to the development of advanced photonic technologies that enhance computational capabilities.
Previous Experience at Lightmatter
Prior to his current role, Alexander Sludds interned at Lightmatter for four months in 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. During this internship, he gained practical experience in photonics and contributed to projects that align with his academic background and research interests.
Education and Expertise
Alexander Sludds has an extensive educational background from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from 2014 to 2018, followed by a Master of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2018 to 2019. He then pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from 2019 to 2023, solidifying his expertise in photonic engineering.
Research Background
Alexander Sludds possesses a strong research background in photonic engineering, particularly in the context of supercomputing. His research activities during his time as a Graduate Student at MIT from 2019 to 2023 focused on advancing the field of photonics and its applications in high-performance computing environments.