Apratim Majumder portrait
  • Research Assistant Professor, Elect & Computer Engineering
801-971-5035

Publications

  • M. Meem, A. Majumder, S. Banerji, J. C. Garcia, O. B. Kigner, P. W. C. Hon, B. Sensale-Rodriguez & R. Menon (2021). Imaging from the visible to the longwave infrared wavelengths via an inverse-designed flat lens. Optics Express. Vol. 29. Published, 06/2021.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.423764
  • M. Meem, A. Majumder & R. Menon (2021). Free-form broadband flat lenses for visible imaging. OSA Continuum. Vol. 4. Published, 02/15/2021.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OSAC.418378
  • S. Banerji, A. Majumder, A. Hamrick, R. Menon & B. Sensale-Rodriguez (2021). Ultra-compact integrated photonic devices enabled by machine learning and digital metamaterials. OSA Continuum. Vol. 4. Published, 02/15/2021.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OSAC.417729
  • W. Jia, A. Majumder, S. Banerji, R. Menon & B. Sensale-Rodriguez (2021). Ammonia optical gas sensing based on graphene-covered silicon microring resonators: A design space exploration. Microelectronics Journal. Vol. 111, A. Majumder. Published, 05/2021.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mejo.2021.105041
  • A. Majumder, M. Meem, S. Banerji, B. Sensale-Rodriguez & R. Menon (2020). Versatile diffractive flat optics. Optics and Photonics News. Published, 12/2020.
    https://www.optica-opn.org/home/articles/volume_31...
  • S. Banerji, M. Meem, A. Majumder, B. Sensale-Rodriguez & R. Menon (2020). Super-resolution imaging with an achromatic multi-level diffractive microlens array. Optics Letters. Vol. 45. Published, 11/15/2020.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.410013
  • S. Banerji, A. Majumder, A. Hamrick, R. Menon & B. Sensale-Rodriguez (2020). Machine learning enables design of on-chip integrated silicon T-junctions with footprint of 1.2 μm × 1.2 μm. Nano Communication Networks. Vol. 25. Published, 09/2020.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nancom.2020.100312
  • M. Meem, S. Banerji, A. Majumder, C. Pies, T. Oberbiermann, B. Sensale-Rodriguez & R. Menon (2020). Inverse-designed achromatic flat lens enabling imaging across the visible and near-infrared with diameter > 3 mm and NA = 0.3. Applied Physics Letters. Vol. 117. Published, 05/04/2020.
    https://doi.org/10.1063/5.0012759
  • R. Likhite, A. Banerjee, A. Majumder, M. Karkhanis, H. Kim & C. H. Mastrangelo (2020). VOC sensing using batch-fabricated temperature compensated self-leveling microstructures. Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. Vol. 311. Published, 05/15/2020.
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2020.127817
  • M. Meem, S. Banerji, A. Majumder, C. Pies, T. Oberbiermann, B. Sensale-Rodriguez & R. Menon (2020). Large-area, high-NA multi-level diffractive lens via inverse design. Optica. Vol. 7. Published, 03/2020.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OPTICA.388697
  • S. Banerji, M. Meem, A. Majumder, B. Sensale-Rodriguez & R. Menon (2020). Extreme-depth-of-focus imaging with a flat lens. Optica. Vol. 7. Published, 03/2020.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OPTICA.384164
  • M. Meem, A. Majumder & R. Menon (2020). Multi-plane, multi-band image projection via broadband diffractive optics. Applied Optics. Vol. 59. Published, 01/01/2020.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.59.000038
  • S. Banerji, M. Meem, A. Majumder, F. Guevara-Vasquez, B. Sensale-Rodriguez & R. Menon (2019). Ultra-thin near infrared camera enabled by a flat multi-level diffractive lens. Optics Letters. Vol. 44. Published, 11/15/2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.44.005450
  • M. Meem, S. Banerji, A. Majumder, F. Guevara-Vasquez, B. Sensale-Rodriguez & R. Menon (2019). Broadband lightweight flat lenses for long-wave infrared imaging. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Vol. 116. Published, 10/22/2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1908447116
  • M. Meem, S. Banerji, A. Majumder, C. Dvonch, B. Sensale-Rodriguez & R. Menon (2019). Single flat lens enabling imaging in the short-wave infra-red (SWIR) band. OSA Continuum. Vol. 2. Published, 10/15/2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OSAC.2.002968
  • R. Likhite, A. Banerjee, A. Majumder, M. Karkhanis, H. Kim & C. H. Mastrangelo (2019). Parametrically amplified low-power MEMS capacitive humidity sensor. MDPI Sensors. Vol. 19. Published, 09/13/2019.
    https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/19/18/3954#
  • A. Majumder, C. Ghosh, M. U. Karkhanis, A. Banerjee, R. Likhite & C. H. Mastrangelo (2019). Creep deformation in elastomeric membranes of liquid-filled tunable-focus lenses. Applied Optics. Vol. 58. Published, 08/10/2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.58.006446
  • S. Banerji, M. Meem, A. Majumder, F. Guevara-Vasquez, B. Sensale-Rodriguez & R. Menon (2019). Imaging with flat optics: metalenses or diffractive lenses?. Optica. Vol. 6. Published, 06/2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OPTICA.6.000805
  • A. Majumder, L. Bourke, T. L. Andrew & R. Menon (2019). Superresolution optical nanopatterning at low light intensities using a quantum yield-matched photochrome. OSA Continuum. Vol. 2. Published, 05/15/2019.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OSAC.2.001754
  • M. Meem, A. Majumder & R. Menon (2018). Full-color video and still imaging using two flat lenses. Optics Express. Vol. 21. Published, 10/15/2018.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.26.026866
  • A. Majumder, B. Shen, R. Polson & R. Menon (2017). Ultra-compact polarization rotation in integrated silicon photonics using digital metamaterials. Optics Express. Vol. 25. Published, 08/21/2017.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.25.019721
  • A. Majumder, X. Wan, F. Masid, B. J. Pollock, T. L. Andrew, O. Soppera & R. Menon (2016). Reverse-absorbance-modulation-optical lithography for optical nanopatterning at low light levels. AIP Advances. Vol. 6. Published, 06/2016.
    https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4954178
  • A. Majumder, P. L. Helms, T. L. Andrew & R. Menon (2016). A comprehensive simulation model of the performance of photochromic films in Absorbance-Modulation-Optical-Lithography. AIP Advances. Vol. 6. Published, 03/14/2016.
    https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4944489
  • A. Majumder, F. Masid, B. J. Pollock, T. L. Andrew & R. Menon (2015). Barrier-free absorbance modulation for super-resolution optical lithography. Optics Express. Vol. 23. Published, 05/04/2015.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.23.012244
  • Prateek Srivastava, Apratim Majumder, Rajesh Menon & Grover Swartzlander (2024). High Forward Thrust Metasurface Beam-Riding Sail. Optics Express. Vol. 32. Published, 01/15/2024.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.510071
  • Dajun Lin, Tina M. Hayward, Wei Jia, Apratim Majumder, Berardi Sensale-Rodriguez & Rajesh Menon (2023). Inverse-designed multi-level diffractive doublet for wide field-of-view imaging. ACS Photonics. Vol. 10. Published, 06/22/2023.
    https://doi.org/10.1021/acsphotonics.3c00406
  • Aishwaryadev Banerjee, Chayanjit Ghosh, Mohit Karkhanis, Advait Deshpande, Erfan Pourshaban, Apratim Majumder, Hanseup Kim & Carlos Mastrangelo (2023). Refractive-type varifocal liquid-crystal Fresnel lenses for smart contacts. Optics Express. Vol. 31. Published, 05/08/2023.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.489093
  • Apratim Majumder, Monjurul Meem, Robert Stewart & Rajesh Menon (2022). Broadband point-spread function engineering via a free-form diffractive microlens array. Optics Express. Vol. 30, 1967-1975. Published, 01/17/2022.
    https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.443338

Research Statement

Apratim Majumder's research interests and areas of expertise include optics, photonics and nanotechnology. He is currently responsible for the development of (1) ultra-flat optics like flat lenses, holograms, (2) novel nanophotonic device design methodologies and (3) the experimental characterization of snapshot hyper-spectral imaging based on diffractive optical elements.

Ultra flat optics like flat lenses and holograms that are a fraction of the width of a human hair and many times lighter than their traditional refractive counterparts, while possessing uniquely designed properties such as super-achromaticity, extreme depths of field, etc. have been made possible using inverse design and grayscale microfabrication technologies developed at the University of Utah. These flat optics have a wide range of applications from microscopy, photography to security systems, lightweight cameras for aerial photography and projection optics.

Ultra-compact silicon nanophotonic devices have the potential of drastically reducing the footprint of photonic circuits leading to large scale integration of photonic elements on integrated circuits.

Snapshot Hyperspectral Imaging has wide reaching applications from agriculture to biological studies with the potential to make hyper-spectral cameras inexpensive and readily available.

Previously, Apratim was involved in the research and development of tunable focus liquid filled lenses for applications in adaptive optics, developed at the University of Utah and commercialized by a startup venture, SharpEyes LLC, where, he served as Chief Engineer.

Apratim's doctoral research project focused on the development of a nanolithographic technique named absorbance modulation which employed photo-switchable compounds and dual wavelength exposure systems to achieve nanoscale patterning beyond the optical diffraction limit.

Research Keywords

  • Optics
  • Nanotechnology
  • Nanoscience
  • Nanophotonics
  • Microscopy
  • Lithography
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional
  • Hyperspectral Imaging

Presentations

  • Majumder, A., "Ultracompact Nanophotonic Devices and Diffractive Structures for Imaging," MEEPCon, 2022, MIT. Invited Talk/Keynote, Presented, 07/28/2022.
  • M. Meem, A. Majumder, S. Banerji, B. Sensale-Rodriguez, & R. Menon, “Achromatic broadband visible imaging with a 10cm flat lens,” CLEO, San Jose CA, May 2021. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 05/15/2021.
    https://opg.optica.org/viewmedia.cfm?r=1&uri=CLEO_...
  • M. Meem, A. Majumder, S. Banerji, B. Sensale-Rodriguez, & R. Menon, “Xenos peckii’s Compound Eye Structure Inspired Flat Microlens Array for Super-resolution Imaging,” CLEO, San Jose CA, May 2021. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 05/12/2021.
    https://opg.optica.org/abstract.cfm?uri=CLEO_AT-20...
  • M. Meem, A. Majumder, S. Banerji, B. Sensale-Rodriguez, & R. Menon, “Free-form Broadband Flat Lens for F-Number and Numerical Aperture Decoupling,” CLEO, San Jose CA, May 2021 (poster). Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 05/12/2021.
    https://opg.optica.org/abstract.cfm?uri=CLEO_SI-20...
  • A. Majumder, M. Meem, F. G. del Cueto, C. B. Reddy, F. Guevara Vasquez, & R. Menon, “Full-frame snapshot hyperspectral imaging for biomedical applications enabled by diffractive optics and computational reconstruction,” OSA Biophotonics Congress: Optics in the Life Sciences, April 14, 2021. Conference Paper, Refereed, Presented, 04/14/2021.

Languages

  • Bengali, fluent.
  • English, fluent.
  • Hindi, fluent.

Geographical Regions of Interest

  • Canada
  • Eastern Europe
  • India
  • Northern Europe
  • United States of America

Grants, Contracts & Research Gifts

  • Ultra-flat and light-weight tunable focus lenses for consumer eyewear applications. PI: A. Majumder. University of Utah College of Engineering Seed Grant, 03/2021 - present. Total project budget to date: $36,000.00