Victor A. Ying

National Institute of Standards and Technology

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Victor A. Ying is a research physicist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) whose work centers on precision optical metrology, specifically the measurement of reflectance and scattering properties of materials. His key research areas include the development of advanced gonioreflectometers and supercontinuum laser sources for spectral bidirectional reflectance distribution function (BRDF) measurements. Ying’s most notable contribution is his work on the STARR II gonioreflectometer, a planned NIST facility designed to significantly improve and expand the capabilities of its predecessor, the STARR (Spectral Tri-function Automated Reference Reflectometer). His 2012 paper, "Tunable supercontinuum fiber laser source for BRDF measurements in the STARR II gonioreflectometer," which has garnered 7 citations, details the development of a novel laser source that enables more accurate and versatile spectral measurements of specular reflectance and diffuse BRDF. This work is critical for advancing standards in remote sensing, computer graphics, and materials characterization, cementing Ying’s role as a key contributor to NIST’s mission of providing traceable optical measurements for science and industry.