Be focused like a laser

November 22, 2023

“The power of focusing can be seen in light. Diffused light has little power or impact, but you can concentrate its energy by focusing it. With a magnifying glass, the rays of the sun can be focused to set grass or paper on fire. When light is focused even more as a laser beam, it can cut through steel.” I revisited “The Purpose Driven Life,” a book gifted to me by one of my professors 18 years ago, a long-forgotten treasure that had nearly slipped from my memory. To my pleasant surprise, I stumbled upon passages that resonated deeply with…

The Ideal Manager for Computational Imaging

December 10, 2022

In the ever-evolving field of computational imaging, the need for well-rounded managers who possess expertise across multiple disciplines is increasingly apparent. As a cross-disciplinary field, computational imaging combines elements of optical hardware, computational techniques, and signal/imaging processing. To effectively lead a team working on computational imaging projects, a manager must have a comprehensive understanding of all these areas. Drawing from my experience in both the computer science and optical engineering departments, I have observed that communication between these two communities can be challenging, as many researchers lack knowledge in other research areas. Additionally, the rapid development of not only the…