Bo Chen

Senior Photonics / III-V Device Engineer @ Xscape Photonics Inc

About

Senior photonics engineer with 20+ years of experience in III-V semiconductor lasers and optical amplifiers, spanning telecom, datacom, silicon photonics, and AI optical interconnect applications. Currently at Xscape Photonics, I lead development of high-power InP-based SOA, MOPA, and DFB laser devices designed for silicon photonics integration and data-center-scale optical systems. My work focuses on power scaling, efficiency, thermal management, reliability, and manufacturability, aligned with system-level performance requirements. I operate across the full device lifecycle: • Epitaxial structure definition and waveguide design • Optical mode modeling and simulation (BPM-based) • Hands-on characterization and data analysis (LIV, ASE, SMSR, temperature dependence) • Cross-functional collaboration with PIC, test, packaging, and system teams • Foundry and epitaxy partner engagement for process definition, yield, and risk mitigation I bring a physics-driven, data-centric engineering mindset, bridging deep device fundamentals with practical constraints required for scalable, production-ready photonic hardware in hyperscale and AI environments.

Country

United States

City

Walnut

Industry

Telecommunications

Skill

III-V InP/GaAs lasers (SOA, MOPA, DFB), High-power laser design & characterization, Optical mode simulation & modeling (BPM), Python / LabVIEW-based data analysis, III-V InP / GaAs Epitaxy (MOCVD), SOA & MOPA Lasers, DFB Lasers, Silicon Photonics Integration, Optical Mode Simulation (BPM), Thermal & Reliability Analysis, Python / LabVIEW, III-V Semiconductor Processing (InP, GaAs), MOCVD Growth & Characterization, Advanced Laser Diode Design & Simulation, High-Speed Optical Communication Devices, High speed laser design, 25G DML laser development, AlInGaAs/InP MQW RW-DFB laser, MOCVD Fab start up, AlInGaAs/InP MQW BH-DFB laser fabricated by MOCVD growth

Experience

Senior Photonics / III-V Device Engineer

Xscape Photonics Inc

2025-5 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Los Angeles, California, United States

Senior photonics engineer leading III-V laser and optical amplifier (SOA/MOPA/DFB) development for silicon photonics and AI optical interconnect applications. Focused on high-power InP device design, simulation-driven optimization, and close collaboration with foundry partners and cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, high-performance optical components.

Senior Research And Development Engineer

QPC Lasers - Laser Operations LLC

2017-3 - 2024-7 · 7 yrs 5 mos

Sylmar, CA

• High reliable AlInGaAs/InP MQW BH-DFB lasers fabricated by MOCVD growth. • 50Gbps AlInGaAs/InP MQW BH-DFB DML lasers design and development for Telecom/Datacenter market. • MOCVD growth optimizations for III-V materials.

Senior R&D Engineer

AOI

2014-10 - 2017-3 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Sugar Land, TX

• 4x10G (LR4) and 4x25G (CLR4) directly modulated laser diodes design and development for Datacenter market. • MOCVD outsourcing for 25G and beyond high speed lasers development. • New MOCVD Lab MEP design and setup. Operation permits application with relevant government agencies.

Senior Engineer

APIC CORPORATION

2013-3 - 2014-5 · 1 yr 3 mos

Culver City, California

Develop the optical components for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) applied for next generation high-speed communication network. III-V components transition from R&D research to high volume production.

MOCVD Manager

Archcom Technology

2006-7 - 2013-1 · 6 yrs 7 mos

Azusa, CA

Management of compound semiconductor material development by MOCVD growth in support of high volume production with high performance for 1310/1550nm FP/DFB Laser Diodes and Photo-Detectors.

Senior Scientist

Archcom Technology

2001-9 - 2006-7 · 4 yrs 11 mos

Azusa, CA

R&D and Fabrication for fiber components applied in Telecom and Datacom communication field, including Epi-structure design, MOCVD growth, wafer fabrication.