Seth Kruger

Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology

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Seth Kruger is a leading researcher in integrated photonics and LiDAR systems, with a focus on silicon photonics and CMOS co-integration. His most notable contribution is the development of the first fully integrated coherent LiDAR system operating in the eye-safe 1550nm band, published in 2019 and cited over 50 times. This groundbreaking work demonstrated a wafer-scale 3D integration platform that seamlessly combines customizable silicon photonics with advanced 65nm CMOS electronics, enabling high-performance ranging and sensing in a compact, scalable form factor. Kruger’s research addresses critical challenges in autonomous navigation and remote sensing by pushing the boundaries of photonic-electronic integration. His achievements highlight the potential for low-cost, high-resolution LiDAR systems, with implications for automotive, robotics, and environmental monitoring applications. Through his innovative approach to heterogeneous integration, Kruger has established himself as a key figure in advancing practical, high-performance photonic systems for real-world deployment.