Ami Yaacobi
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About
Ami Yaacobi is a leading figure in silicon photonics, with a focus on integrated coherent systems for sensing and communication. His key research areas include 3D-integrated photonic-electronic platforms, LiDAR, and optical transceivers. Yaacobi’s major contribution is the demonstration of the first fully integrated coherent LiDAR system, realized through a novel wafer-scale 3D integration of silicon photonics with 65nm CMOS. This breakthrough, published in 2019 and garnering 53 citations, proved that complex optical sensing systems could be miniaturized onto a single chip, operating in the eye-safe 1550nm band. His work directly addresses the challenge of scaling coherent detection, a cornerstone of modern optical interconnects and autonomous sensing. By seamlessly combining high-performance photonics with advanced electronics, Yaacobi has paved the way for low-cost, high-resolution LiDAR and next-generation data center transceivers. His achievements highlight the transformative potential of heterogeneous integration, establishing him as a key innovator in making complex optical systems practical for widespread commercial use.
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- 1Fully Integrated Coherent LiDAR in 3D-Integrated Silicon Photonics/65nm CMOS53 citations · 2019