Thomas D. O'Sullivan

Research Interests

I am interested in the development of novel quantum-based optoelectronic devices for various applications. Presently, I am working on the design, simulation, fabrication, and characterization of high-sensitivity, low-noise optical sensors and sensor arrays; integrated VCSEL/filter/detector for biofluorescence and Raman sensing for in vivo imaging and lab-on-a-chip applications; design and development of bioluminescence-based instruments for genome characterization; and the design and fabrication of microfluidic devices.

Publications

• [1] T. O'Sullivan, A. Wechselberger, O. Levi, and J. Harris, "Compact Semiconductor Bioluminescence Bio-sensors," in Frontiers in Optics, OSA Technical Digest (CD) (Optical Society of America, 2007), paper JMD5.
• [2] J. Jiang, K. Mi, S. Tsao, W. Zhang, H. Lim, T. O'Sullivan, T. Sills, M. Razeghi, G.J. Brown, and M.Z. Tidrow, "Demonstration of a 256x256 Middle-Wavelength Infrared Focal Plane Array based on InGaAs/InGaP Quantum Dot Infrared Photodetectors (QDIPs)", Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology, 9 (13), 5 April 2004.
• [3] J. Jiang, S. Tsao, T. O'Sullivan, W. Zhang, H. Lim, T. Sills, K. Mi, M. Razeghi, G.J. Brown, and M.Z. Tidrow, "High Detectivity InGaAs/InGaP Quantum-Dot Infrared Photodetectors Grown by Low Pressure Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition," Virtual Journal of Nanoscale Science and Technology, 9 (12), 29 March 2004.
• [4] J. Jiang, K. Mi, S. Tsao, W. Zhang, H. Lim, T. O'Sullivan, T. Sills, M. Razeghi, G.J. Brown, and M.Z. Tidrow, "Demonstration of a 256x256 Middle-Wavelength Infrared Focal Plane Array based on InGaAs/InGaP Quantum Dot Infrared Photodetectors (QDIPs)", Applied Physics Letters, 84 (13), 29 March 2004, p. 2232-2234.
• [5] J. Jiang, S. Tsao, T. O'Sullivan, W. Zhang, H. Lim, T. Sills, K. Mi, M. Razeghi, G.J. Brown, and M. Tidrow, "High Detectivity InGaAs/InGaP Quantum-Dot Infrared Photodetectors Grown by Low Pressure Metalorganic Chemical Vapor Deposition", Applied Physics Letters, 84 (12), 22 March 2004, p. 2166-2168.
• [6] J. Jiang, S. Tsao, T. O'Sullivan, M. Razeghi, and G.J. Brown, "Fabrication of Indium Bumps for Hybrid Infrared Focal Plane Array Applications", Infrared Physics and Technology, 45 (2), March 2004, p. 143-151.

Personal Information

• Education
  • Stanford University, Stanford, CA
    • Ph.D. Candidate, Electrical Engineering
    • M.S.E.E., June 2007
    • National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellow
    • U.S. Department of Homeland Security Graduate Fellow
  • Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
    • B.S.E.E., 2005: Graduated summa cum laude
    • U.S. Department of Homeland Security Undergraduate Scholar
    • Best Graduating EE Senior
    • International Engineering Consortium William L. Everitt Student Award of Excellence
    • Undergraduate Electrical Engineering Honor's Program
    • Honorary Societies: Eta Kappa Nu (president); Tau Beta Pi (treasurer); Order of Omega; Mortar Board

• Internship and Work Experiences
  • DHS Transportation Security Laboratory, Atlantic City, NJ: Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) Laboratory Intern and DHS Fellow, Summer 2006.
  • Center for Quantum Devices, Northwestern Univ., Evanston, IL: Research Assistant, Quantum-based Infrared Photodetectors and Focal Plane Arrays, 2002-2005.
  • Idaho National Laboratory, Idaho Falls, ID: Autonomous Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Team Intern and DHS Scholar, Summer 2004.
  • Village of Tinley Park Public Works, Tinley Park, IL: Lead Water Department Control Systems Engineer, 2000-present.

• Interests and Activities
  • President, National DHS Student & Alumni Network, 2007-2008
  • Optical Society of America (OSA) and SPIE Stanford Chapter Vice-President 2007-2008
  • Vice-President, National DHS Student & Alumni Network, 2006-2007
  • FAA Certified Private Pilot, Single-Engine Land, Instrument-Rated, 300+ Flight Hours
  • Liturgical Choir Leader and Accompanist, Catholic Community at Stanford
  • Musician and Composer: Organ, Piano, Synthesizer

• Where to find me:
  • Office: CIS-X, Room B113
  • Phone: 650-725-6970
  • Fax: 650-723-4659
  • E-Mail: tdo at stanford dot edu