Reza Hasani, Ph.D.

Experience

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  K. N. Toosi University of Technology

  Aug 2015 - Jul 2016

  Systems Modeling & Optimization Researcher (BSc)

  -Applied chronic wound assessment based on the segmentation of the wound area which led to a conference paper in ISME conference-Collaborated with researchers from different scientific and technology disciplines and led to a tele-medicine approach development for the patient treatment

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  University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

  Aug 2016 - Dec 2019

  Computational Optical Imaging Researcher (MSc)

  -Developed a vectorial model for phase contrast imaging in C++, enhancing computational efficiency. NSF-funded;mentored 2 senior undergraduate students.-Developed forward imaging algorithms in MATLAB and Mathematica, increasing reconstruction accuracy of cell data acquired by a constructed tomographic phase-shifting microscope. NSF-funded.-Taught ”Thermodynamics” to 30 students, fostering a critical thinking environment.

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  Northwestern University

  Jan 2020 - Mar 2024

  Display & Imaging systems Researcher (PhD)

  -Developed a compact 1mm holographic near-eye display for AR/VR applications with CMOS imager, addressing vergence-accommodation conflict for enhanced clarity and depth perception. -Constructed 100mm holographic display prototype, boosting spatial and angular bandwidth products by 4X. -Led hardware and simulation designs for a reprogrammable lightfield microscope with CCD imager, enabling rapid prototyping of microlens arrays.-Taught ”Computer Engineering and Digital Logic” to a 50-student class, enhancing communication and leadership. Show less

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  Meta

  Sept 2021 - Jan 2022

  Optical Scientist Intern (PhD)

  Developed holographic optical elements-based in-field light sources for eye-tracking in AR/VR HMDs using volume Bragg grating waveguides, achieving lower losses and higher efficiency. Analyzed component impact and minimized efficiency losses through theoretical and experimental validations.

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  Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

  Feb 2024 - Dec 2024

  Optical Scientist (Postdoc)

  -Miniaturized lightfield microscope: customized real-time 3D tracking and motion control in LabView, enabling full-field imaging of 100,000 neurons in freely behaving zebrafish. NIH-funded.

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  Amazon

  Jan 2025 - now

  Display Optical Engineer

  • Developed optical metrology solutions for new product introductions in consumer electronics devices at Amazon.• Utilized expertise in optics, display hardware, perception, modeling/simulation, and machine learning.• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of optical solutions.