Daewon Suk is a dedicated researcher in integrated photonics, possessing a unique multidisciplinary background that combines Physics and Materials Science. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from KAIST, where he developed strong expertise in optical and material engineering, as well as hands-on micro- and nanofabrication. Currently, he is a postdoctoral researcher at UC Berkeley in Prof. Ming Wu’s group, focusing on the development of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) incorporating Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) actuators.
His research is characterized by a deep mastery of fabrication processes—from developing diverse process equipment to synthesizing materials—which has enabled the realization of ultra-low-loss photonics. Notably, he holds the record for on-chip Q-factors across broadband wavelength regimes, exceeding previous benchmarks by more than 60 times and achieving optical losses comparable to those of optical fibers. This breakthrough in ultra-high-Q platforms is significant for advancing nonlinear optics and quantum information science. Leveraging the extensive experience and technical know-how gained from these achievements, he is currently conducting research on optical MEMS switches at UC Berkeley.
Integrated photonic devices, Optical MEMS Device, Ultra-high-Q (Ultra-low-loss) photonics, Nonlinear optics, Material Engineering, Micro-/nanofabrication