Thomas O'sullivan
About Thomas O'sullivan
Thomas O'Sullivan is a Co-Founder of NearWave and an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. He has extensive experience in tissue optical spectroscopy and imaging, having held various academic and research positions over the past 15 years.
Work at NearWave
Thomas O'Sullivan has been a Co-Founder at NearWave since 2020. The company is based in Austin, Texas, and focuses on advancing technologies in the field of optical sensing. His role involves leveraging his extensive background in electrical engineering and optical spectroscopy to drive innovation and development within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Thomas O'Sullivan holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, which he completed from 2007 to 2010. He also earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University from 2005 to 2007, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Northwestern University from 2001 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in tissue optical spectroscopy and imaging, with over 15 years of experience in the field.
Background
Prior to his current role at NearWave, Thomas O'Sullivan worked at the University of Notre Dame. He served as an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering from 2016 to 2022 and is currently an Associate Professor since 2022. His earlier experience includes positions at the Beckman Laser Institute, where he was the Director of the Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy & Imaging Laboratory from 2014 to 2016, and a Postdoctoral Scholar from 2010 to 2016.
Achievements
Thomas O'Sullivan has contributed significantly to the field of optical spectroscopy and imaging. He has developed new optical sensing techniques and hardware while at the University of Notre Dame. His work has been presented at various national and international conferences, and he has published manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. He has also served as Conference Chair at the European Conference on Biomedical Optics and has been invited to speak on Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy and Imaging at the same conference.