Attend a seminar on 3D Printing of glass micro-optics: Shaping the future of precision micro-optical systems, Nov. 14
Join the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks, part of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, as they host Professor and Thomas R. Brown Endowed Chair in Optical Sciences Rongguang Liang from The University of Arizona.
About
Before joining academia in 2011, Liang spent a decade in industry as a senior principal research scientist at Carestream Health and a principal research scientist at Eastman Kodak Company, where he developed optical technologies for digital consumer and medical imaging. His research advances optical imaging through innovations in design, fabrication and evaluation, with notable contributions such as the design of three cameras for NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission. A Fellow of both Optica and SPIE, Liang has over two decades of contributions spanning biomedical imaging, optical metrology, fabrication and instrumentation. His work has been consistently supported by the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and industry, resulting in extensive publications, books and collaborations worldwide. He also actively serves the professional community through editorial boards, conference leadership and participation in national and international review panels.
Abstract
In this presentation, Liang will discuss his laboratory’s recent advances in 3D printed glass micro-optics. The talk will begin with an overview of the evolution of 3D printing technologies for glass optics, highlighting how additive manufacturing is reshaping the field. He will then introduce newly developed materials and printing processes, emphasizing their distinct properties and advantages over traditional methods. These innovations demonstrate how the team is overcoming long-standing fabrication challenges and opening new opportunities for optical device design. The presentation will also showcase practical applications that illustrate the transformative potential of 3D printed glass micro-optics to enhance the performance, compactness and versatility of advanced optical systems. Liang will conclude by discussing key challenges that remain and sharing his vision for next-generation components and systems that further extend the reach of additive manufacturing in optics.
3D Printing of glass micro-optics: Shaping the future of precision micro-optical systems
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025
11 a.m.–noon
Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 12 (ITSB12) room 215, Polytechnic campus [map]