Harris Group

Thomas D. O'Sullivan Ph.D. Candidate
Electrical Engineering
Center for Integrated Systems
Stanford University
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.
Selected Publications [1] T. O&#39Sullivan, E. A. Munro, C. Conca, N. Parashurama, A. De la Zerda, S. S. Gambhir, J. S. Harris, and O. Levi, "Near-Infrared in vivo Fluorescence Sensor with Integrated Dielectric Emission Filter," Proc. of the Conference of Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), Paper JWA49, (2009). [2] T. O&#39Sullivan, E. A. Munro, A. De la Zerda, N. Parashurama, Z. Walls, O. Levi, S. S. Gambhir, and J. S. Harris, "Implantable optical biosensor for in vivo molecular imaging," Proc. SPIE, Vol 7173, 717309 (2009). [3] T. O&#39Sullivan, 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. [4] S. Tsao, A. V. Gin, K. Mi, J. Szafraniec, W. Zhang, H. Lim, T. O&#39Sullivan, J. Jiang, M. Razeghi, G. J. Brown, and M. Z. Tidrow, "InGaAs/InGaP quantum dots and nanopillar structures for infrared focal plane array applications" ," Proc. SPIE, Vol 5563, p. 75-87 (2004). [5] J. Jiang, K. Mi, S. Tsao, W. Zhang, H. Lim, T. O&#39Sullivan, 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. [6] J. Jiang, S. Tsao, T. O&#39Sullivan, 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. [7] J. Jiang, S. Tsao, T. O&#39Sullivan, 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. Selected Presentations [1] T. O&#39Sullivan, N. Parashurama, E. A. Munro, R. Teed, A. de la Zerda, O. Levi, S. S. Gambhir, and J. S. Harris, "Implantable fluorescence biosensor for in vivo molecular imaging,TODS," International OSA Network of Students - North America ( IONS-NA), College Park, MD, September 26 2009 (APS/ DLS Best Oral Presentation Award). [2] T. O&#39Sullivan, N. Parashurama, E. A. Munro, R. Teed, A. de la Zerda, O. Levi, S. S. Gambhir, and J. S. Harris, "Implantable fluorescence biosensor for in vivo molecular imaging," Stanford Photonics Research Center (SPRC) Annual Symposium, Stanford, CA, September 14 2009 (invited talk). [3] T. O&#39Sullivan, E. A. Munro, C. Conca, N. Parashurama, A. De la Zerda, S. S. Gambhir, J. S. Harris, and O. Levi,tods mens boots, "Near-Infrared in vivo Fluorescence Sensor with Integrated Dielectric Emission Filter," Conference of Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), Baltimore, MD, May 2009. [4] T. O&#39Sullivan, E. A. Munro, A. De la Zerda, N. Parashurama, O. Levi, S. S. Gambhir, and J. S. Harris, "Implantable optical biosensor for in vivo rodent fluorescence studies," SPIE Photonics West, San Jose, CA, January 2009. [5] T. O&#39Sullivan, E. A. Munro, O. Levi, and J. S. Harris, Jr., "GaAs-based Integrated Fluorescence Bio-Sensors: Progress Towards High Rejection of Laser Excitation Light", International Nano-Optoelectronics Workshop (iNOW), Shonan Village, Japan, August 5, 2008 [6] T. O&#39Sullivan, A. Wechselberger, O. Levi,polo ralph lauren, and J. Harris, "Compact Semiconductor Bioluminescence Bio-sensors," in Frontiers in Optics, OSA Technical Digest (CD) (Optical Society of America, 2007), paper JMD5. 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 SPIE Scholarship Recipient 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 Optical Society of America (OSA) and SPIE Stanford Chapter President 2009-2010 Optical Society of America (OSA) and SPIE Stanford Chapter Vice-President 2007-2009 President, National DHS Student & Alumni Network, 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