Mihika Prabhu
About Mihika Prabhu
Mihika Prabhu is a Senior Photonic Design Engineer at Lightmatter in Boston, Massachusetts. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science/Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she also worked as a laboratory assistant and undergraduate researcher.
Work at Lightmatter
Mihika Prabhu currently holds the position of Senior Photonic Design Engineer at Lightmatter, a role she has occupied since 2022. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she contributes to the development of photonic technologies, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and performance of optical systems. Her expertise in photonic design plays a crucial role in advancing the company's mission to leverage light for computing and communication.
Education and Expertise
Mihika Prabhu earned her Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she studied from 2011 to 2015. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering and physics, equipping her with the skills necessary for her career in photonics.
Background
Before her current role, Mihika Prabhu gained valuable experience in research and engineering. She served as a Research Assistant at Purdue University in the Collodi Lab within the Department of Animal Sciences from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, she worked at MIT as an Undergraduate Researcher in 2012 for two months in the Research Laboratory of Electronics and as a Laboratory Assistant for three months in the same year.
Professional Experience
Mihika Prabhu has accumulated diverse professional experience in the field of engineering and research. Her tenure at MIT included roles as a Laboratory Assistant and Undergraduate Researcher, where she engaged in hands-on projects that enhanced her understanding of electronics and photonics. Her research work at Purdue University further solidified her expertise in scientific inquiry and experimental methods.