Lu Li
About Lu Li
Lu Li is an MTS Process Integration Engineer with expertise in process integration and the development of GaN lasers. He has worked at notable institutions including Lumentum and KYOCERA SLD Laser, and has extensive experience in III-V semiconductors and optoelectronic materials.
Work at KYOCERA SLD Laser
Lu Li currently serves as an MTS Process Integration Engineer at KYOCERA SLD Laser. He has been in this position since 2024 and is based in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, he focuses on process integration and development of GaN lasers, contributing to advancements in high power semiconductor lasers for applications in Telecom and 3D sensing.
Previous Experience at Lumentum
Prior to his current role, Lu Li worked at Lumentum as a Process Integration Engineer from 2018 to 2024. During his six years in this position, he was involved in the development and integration of semiconductor processes, further enhancing his expertise in the field of optoelectronic materials.
Academic Background and Research
Lu Li has a solid academic foundation, having studied Material Physics and Chemistry at the Institute of Semiconductors, Chinese Academy of Sciences, where he earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from 2003 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics from Central China Normal University, completed between 1997 and 2001. His research experience includes a role as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Oklahoma from 2010 to 2018.
Expertise in Semiconductor Technology
Lu Li possesses extensive experience in the growth and characterization of III-V semiconductors using Molecular Beam Epitaxy (MBE). He has worked on mid-infrared optoelectronic materials and devices for approximately 15 years. His specialization includes high power semiconductor lasers, which are critical for applications in Telecom and 3D sensing.
Teaching Experience
Before his research roles, Lu Li served as a Lecturer at Wuhan University of Science and Technology from 2001 to 2003. This position allowed him to share his knowledge and expertise in physics with students, contributing to the academic community in Wuhan, Hubei, China.