Yukta Timalsina

Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology

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Yukta Timalsina is a leading researcher in integrated photonics and LiDAR systems, with a focus on advancing coherent detection technologies for autonomous sensing. Their most notable contribution is the first fully integrated coherent LiDAR system, demonstrated in the landmark 2019 paper "Fully Integrated Coherent LiDAR in 3D-Integrated Silicon Photonics/65nm CMOS," which has garnered 53 citations. This work pioneered a wafer-scale 3D integration platform that seamlessly combines customizable silicon photonics with nanoscale CMOS electronics, enabling eye-safe ranging at 1550nm. By overcoming traditional barriers between photonic and electronic components, Timalsina's research has significantly improved the scalability, efficiency, and performance of LiDAR systems for autonomous vehicles and robotics. Their achievements highlight a transformative approach to sensor miniaturization and integration, making high-performance coherent LiDAR more accessible for real-world applications. Timalsina's work continues to influence the next generation of integrated photonic systems, bridging the gap between cutting-edge research and practical deployment in sensing technologies.