Michael Wanke
About Michael Wanke
Michael Wanke is a Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories, specializing in quantum cascade lasers, intersubband device physics, plasmonic devices, and terahertz technologies.
Professional Title
Michael Wanke holds the title of Member of Technical Staff at Sandia National Laboratories. His work focuses on areas such as quantum cascade lasers, intersubband device physics, plasmonic devices, and terahertz technologies.
Tenure at Sandia National Laboratories
Michael Wanke has been part of Sandia National Laboratories since 2001. Over the years, he has taken on various roles, including Acting Manager for five months in 2012. Since January 2013, he has been recognized as a Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, contributing to research and projects in his areas of expertise.
Previous Experience at Bell Laboratories
Before joining Sandia National Laboratories, Michael Wanke was a Postdoctoral Appointee at Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, NJ. He held this position from 1998 to 2001, dedicating three years to postdoctoral research.
Educational Background
Michael Wanke has a robust academic background in Physics and Mathematics. He earned his Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Pomona College, where he studied from 1987 to 1992. He then pursued and completed a Ph.D. in Physics from UCSB, studying there from 1992 to 1998.