Jichao Fan

Senior Engineer @ Coherent Corp.

About

· Experienced in optoelectronic devices and optical computing. · Awarded by the American Physical Society. · Strong data processing abilities using Python and MATLAB. · Developed an optimization algorithm for photonic device design. Programming Skills: Python, MATLAB, LaTeX, PyTorch Numerical Simulation: COMSOL, Lumerical FDTD Nanofabrication: Photolithography, RIE, PVD, E-Beam Evaporation Analytical Systems: SEM, TEM, AFM, Profilometer, CD Spectrometer, FT-IR, UV-Vis Spectrometer, Microspectrometry, Polarization-Resolved Spectroscopy

Country

United States

City

Salt Lake City

Industry

Higher Education

Skill

Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Nanophotonics, Numerical Simulation, Nanofabrication, Electro-optics, Semiconductors, light-matter interaction

Experience

Senior Engineer

Coherent Corp.

2026-5 - Present · 5 mos

Fremont, CA

Research Assistant

University of Utah

2021-8 - 2025-12 · 4 yrs 5 mos

Salt Lake City, UT

Electro-optical Engineer

Coherent Corp.

2025-5 - 2025-8 · 4 mos

Fremont, California, United States

• Performed DC and RF testing of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) optical transceiver components to evaluate their electrical and optical performance. • Evaluated electro-optic performance at die levels, providing data-driven insights to guide system design, integration, and optimization. • Conducted experiments, statistical analyses, and generated technical reports; presented findings to R&D teams to support collaborative product development. • Supported engineering workflows by evaluating vendor datasheets, performing fiber array coupling, troubleshooting wire bond issues, measuring Relative Intensity Noise (RIN), and automating data processing with Python scripting to improve testing efficiency.