Srinivasan Ashwyn Srinivasan
About Srinivasan Ashwyn Srinivasan
Srinivasan Ashwyn Srinivasan is the Lead Architect at Lightmatter, where he focuses on developing device and technology roadmaps for AI systems. He has a robust academic background in photonics engineering and extensive professional experience in research and development across various prestigious institutions.
Work at Lightmatter
Srinivasan Ashwyn Srinivasan has been serving as the Lead Architect at Lightmatter since 2023. In this role, he has developed key device and technology roadmaps for the company's Passage products, which focus on next-generation data-center networks tailored for AI systems. His contributions include architecting laser modules and photonic sub-systems specifically designed for AI workloads, which enhance control system architectures and initialization routines. Additionally, he has contributed to the generation of intellectual property at Lightmatter, resulting in a new patent filing.
Education and Expertise
Srinivasan holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Photonics Engineering from Ghent University, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. He also has a strong educational background in Micro and Nanotechnology for Integrated Systems, having earned Master's degrees from multiple institutions, including Politecnico di Torino, EPFL, and Grenoble INP - UGA. Furthermore, he completed a Business Program on Innovation and Leadership at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2023. His expertise encompasses classical and quantum integrated/fiber optics, analog electronics, and computation.
Professional Background
Before joining Lightmatter, Srinivasan worked in various engineering roles. He was a Senior R&D Engineer at imec from 2020 to 2021 and held positions at Xanadu as Senior Hardware Engineer - II and Technical Lead from 2021 to 2023. His experience also includes working as a Doctoral Researcher and R&D Engineer at imec, and he has interned at prestigious institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Fraunhofer IAF. His early career included a Praktikum at TU Dortmund University and a student internship at the Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope in India.
Memberships and Professional Involvement
Srinivasan is an active member of both Optica and IEEE, professional organizations that focus on optics and electronics. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to staying current in his field and contributing to the advancement of technology in photonics and integrated systems.
Interests and Personal Background
Srinivasan has a passion for finance, economics, and both pure and applied mathematics, showcasing a diverse range of interests beyond his engineering background. He completed his early education at Loyola High School & Junior College Pune, where he studied from 1995 to 2005. His educational journey has taken him across various prestigious institutions, contributing to a well-rounded skill set.