Kai Zhang
Optical Engineer @ Meta
About
Ph.D. candidate in Optics at the University of Rochester with 8+ years of experience in optical system design, simulation, and experimental validation. Specialized in high-precision imaging systems, laser-based platforms, and nanophotonic device engineering, with strong hands-on expertise in building and aligning complex optical setups. Proficient in Code V, Zemax, MATLAB, and Python for system design, tolerance analysis, and data-driven performance optimization. Experience includes developing advanced optical systems for quantum nanophotonics research and designing AR prototypes, successfully translating simulation into functional hardware. Ability to deliver high-performance optical designs, including a space-qualified zoom lens with stringent imaging and reliability requirements.
United States
Rochester
Nanotechnology
Optical Engineering, Augmented Reality (AR), Code V, Nanophotonics, Laser Physics, Laboratory Skills, Polarization, Physics, Quantum Optics, Optical Design, Optical Tweezers, Research Skills, MATLAB, LabVIEW, Zemax, Lenses, Mathematica, Metamaterials
Experience
Optical Engineer
Meta
Redmond, Washington, United States
Research and develop technologies needed to enable breakthroughs in AR and VR devices in Meta Reality Labs.
Education
University of Rochester
Optics/Optical Sciences
Research on the optical binding dynamics based on the distance-tunable multi-foci metalens Research on coherent control of multimode phonon laser in levitated nanoparticle system (Optical Tweezer) Design the 5.4x zoom lens
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
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