MSU Collaborations
Spectrum Lab partners with many professors, departments, and academic centers at MSU to conduct research. Below are some of our academic partners.
Academic Collaborators
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
- Dr. Joseph Shaw: Optical engineering, remote sensing, optics in nature, photonics
- Dr. David Dickensheets: MOEMS, Active and Adaptive Optics, Tissue Spectroscopy
- Dr. Parvinder Gill: Integrated photonic devices, biophotonics, optical interconnects
- Dr. Andrew Lingley: Montana Microfabrication Facility
- Dr. Wataru Nakagawa: Nano-Optics
- Dr. Ross Snider: Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)
- Dr. Brad Whitaker: Machine Learning, Classification, Feature Extraction, Sparse Coding
Department of Physics
- Dr. Brian D'Urso: Optomechanics, quantum optics, precision measurements, atomic physics
- Dr. Matt Jaffe: Atom interferometry, quantum optics, optical cavities
Department of Earth Sciences
- Dr. Eric Sproles: Geospatial analysis of snow and water resources
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
- Dr. Erik Grumstrup: Nanoscale Spectroscopy of Materials and Chemical Systems
Department of Research & Economic Development
Center Partnerships
Applied Quantum CORE (QCORE)
Spectrum Lab often collaborates in research with Montana State University's Applied Quantum CORE (QCORE). QCORE serves as Montana's first quantum computing facility and one of the most comprehensive quantum research environments in the region.
Visit the QCORE website to learn more about quantum research at MSU.
Optical Techonolgy Center (OpTeC)
Spectrum Lab is a member of Montana State University's Optical Technology Center (OpTeC). OpTeC is a multidisciplinary center with the goal of maintaing a nationallly competitve optics program that promotes collaboration with the local optics industry.
Visit the OpTeC website if you would like to learn more about the optics community at MSU.
Applied Research Lab (ARL)
The mission of the Applied Research Lab (ARL) is to enhance controlled research opportunities for MSU researchers, students, and regional businesses that support national security priorities.
MilTech
MilTech is an authorized National Government Partnership Intermediary that helps bring innovative technology to the U.S. government quickly, reliably, and cost-effectively.
Montana Microfabrication Facility (MMF)
The Montana Microfabrication Facility (MMF) is an open-access micro and nanofabrication facility located at Montana State University (MSU) in Bozeman. The MMF, the Center for Biofilm Engineering (CBE), the Imaging and Chemical Analysis Laboratory (ICAL), and the Proteomics, Metabolomics and Mass Spectroscopy Facility (Mass Spec Lab), make up the MontanaNanotechnology Facility (MONT), a National Nanotechnology Coordinated Infrastructure (NNCI) site.
Montana Space Grant Consortium (MTSGC)
The Montana Space Grant Consortium (MTSGC) works to strengthen education in Montana in NASA-related fields. In addition, the program works toward NASA STEM Engagement priorities. To accomplish the overarching goal, MTSGC offers a set of student and faculty opportunities geared toward hands-on projects and other effective engagement styles. MTSGC’s motto is “Inspire - Imagine - Innovate”.
Institute for National Security Research and Education (INSRE)
INSRE aligns the people and programs at Montana State University that have a shared focus on national security efforts. This collaboration allows for cross-pollination of ideas and resource sharing that leads to better outcomes and positive impacts on the University, the state of Montana, and national security.
MSU Student Organizations
Optics & Photonics Society
The student-led Optics and Photonics Society (OPS) at MSU serves as the local chapter for the professional optics ogranizations SPIE and Optica. They seek to offer community within the student body, learn about cutting-edge optics and photonics research and technology, make connections between academia and industry, and educate others.
Visit the OPS website to learn more about how to be involved in the society.
Zach Lakin, Matt Goodman, and Corey Pearson attend an SPIE conference.