Christopher Baiocco

Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology

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Christopher Baiocco is a leading researcher in integrated photonics and LiDAR systems, with a focus on advancing coherent detection technologies for autonomous and sensing applications. His most cited work, "Fully Integrated Coherent LiDAR in 3D-Integrated Silicon Photonics/65nm CMOS" (2019, 53 citations), represents a landmark achievement in the field. In this paper, Baiocco and his team demonstrated the first fully integrated coherent LiDAR system operating in the eye-safe 1550 nm band, leveraging a novel wafer-scale 3D integration platform that combines customizable silicon photonics with nanoscale CMOS electronics. This breakthrough enabled seamless integration of high-performance optical components with advanced electronic control, overcoming key barriers to compact, cost-effective coherent LiDAR. Baiocco’s contributions are pivotal for the development of next-generation autonomous vehicles, robotics, and environmental sensing, where high-resolution, long-range detection is critical. His work has been widely cited by researchers in photonics and solid-state sensing communities, reflecting its foundational impact. By pushing the boundaries of silicon photonics and 3D heterogeneous integration, Baiocco continues to shape the future of integrated optical systems.