LUCENT
Lab for Unconventional Computing using Emerging Nano-Technologies
Dr. Dharanidhar (DD) Dang
Lab Director, Assistant Professor, ECE Dept., UTSA
As our experienced Project Supervisor, Jesse Neimus is a fundamental part of what makes LUCENT such a successful Research Lab. They are truly an invaluable member of our hardworking team.
Priyabrata (PD) Dash
Grad Doctoral Student, Electrical Engineering, ECE Dept., UTSA
Before starting his PhD, PD gained valuable experience at IBM as an engineer, where he designed and optimized workflows for cloud infrastructure using Machine Learning. His research interests include Photonic Integrated Circuits, Computer Architecture, Low Power VLSI Design and Benchmarking, and Deep Learning. In his free time, PD enjoys playing table tennis and cooking. A fun fact about him is that he can write with both hands at the same time.
Jonah (Jonah) Bardos
Graduate Student, Computer Engineering, ECE Dept., UTSA
Jonah is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Texas at San Antonio, with an expected graduation year of 2024. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Washington in 2021. Jonah's research interests include Photonics, Robotics, and Large Scale Distributed Systems. In his free time, he loves coding and enjoys building IoT devices that make everyday life easier and more fun for people.
Samarth (Sam) Das
Heritage High School
Sam is a high school student at Heritage High School. He has completed various advanced courses such as AP Calculus and Physics and is currently taking multivariable calculus and linear algebra. Sam is interested in mathematics research and artificial intelligence, believing these fields hold significant potential for breakthroughs in the near future. In his free time, he enjoys playing chess and reading nonfiction books. Additionally, Samarth can play both the piano and trombone.