Mark Portnoi

Nanophotonics Engineer @ Snap Inc.

About

Nanophotonics Engineer with a robust background in both theoretical (computational modelling, analytical methods) and experimental (device synthesis, optical characterisation) photonics and material science. Experienced in developing cutting-edge optical devices from concept to product. Currently employed as a Nanophotonics Engineer on the Specs team at Snap Inc., helping build the next generation of wearable AR technologies. PhD in Luminescent Solar Concentrators from the Photonic Innovations Lab, University College London (UCL), with interdisciplinary publications in applied optics and material science.

Country

United Kingdom

City

Oxford

Industry

Consumer Electronics

Skill

Nanophotonics Engineering, Diffractive Gratings, Augmented Reality (AR), Diffractive Waveguides, Materials Science, Solar Energy, Optical Physics, Monte Carlo Simulation, Optical Engineering, Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), C++, MATLAB, Ray Tracing, Modeling, Simulations, Fluorescence, Waveguide, Monte Carlo modeling, Optical Design, Research

Experience

Nanophotonics Engineer

Snap Inc.

2021-10 - Present · 5 yrs

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Developing the next generation of Augmented Reality glasses on the Specs Inc. team. Diffractive AR waveguide physics design and innovation!

Waveguide Modelling Engineer

WaveOptics (Snap Inc)

2021-1 - 2021-10 · 10 mos

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

WaveOptics became part of Snap Inc. in 2021.

Education

UCL

Luminescent Solar Concentrators

2015-10 - 2020-12 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Multidisciplinary PhD in optical engineering at the Photonic Innovations Lab (UCL) progressing the field of Luminescent Solar Concentrators by exploring new ways to increase device efficiency and versatility. Projects included computational modelling of optical interactions (ray-tracing, transfer matrix method) (C++, MATLAB), device synthesis (polymers and polymer composites, fluorescent materials, thin film deposition), and optical characterisation experiments. Outputs include multiple high impact publications (listed below), conference presentations, and public engagement activities. Cited >700 times.