Sean Crystal studies Photonic Science and Engineering at The University of Central Florida within CREOL where he has a focus in lasers and laser beam applications. He is a senior at the university and will be graduating in spring 2017. Sean has done research in photonic properties of optical materials, optical and electrical test equipment, Ultrafast fiber lasers, mid-infrared frequency combs and mid-infrared gas detection. Sean plans to continue his studies in lasers and laser beam applications after graduation in graduate school and then take his experience to industry.
Born in Orlando in October of 1994, Jason Owens was raised by his aunt and his uncle in Mount Dora, Florida. By the age of 10 he was inspired by his uncle to pursue a degree in science and engineering. He graduated Mount Dora High School in 2013 and later earned his associates degree from Lake Sumter State College the same year. During his first year at the University of Central Florida he enrolled in the optics program at CREOL and started research under Dr. Ayman Abouraddy in 2014. He is currently working under Dr. Delfyett in the Ultrafast Photonics group at CREOL. He hopes to later continue his studies with high powered lasers and upconversion technology in graduate school.
