Alex Meng

He completed his B.Sc/B.Eng in University of Saskatchewan, Canada, and M.Sc/Ph.D. at Columbia University. Before joining Columbia's School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS), Prof. Meng was a Senior Staff Member at SubCom (Tyco Telecom). In this role, he contributed significantly to designing long-haul, coherent, undersea transoceanic networks for sensing and data communications.

His research endeavors delve into the cutting-edge realms of photonic components, coherent optical systems, network technologies, novel photonic integrated circuits, and advancing electronic-photonic design automation processes. His proficiency extends to digital signal processing and optical coherent communications, positioning him as a leading authority in electronics and photonics.

Prof. Meng has also imparted knowledge through a diverse array of courses. His teaching portfolio includes subjects like Quantum Optics, Lightwave Devices,  Photonic Integrated Circuits, Semiconductor Device Physics, Applied Electrodynamics, Lightwave Systems, and more. Through these courses, Prof. Meng has played a pivotal role in preparing students for the forefront of technological advancements in the field.

In addition to his academic and research contributions, Prof. Meng takes on the position of Technical Director at the Center for Ubiquitous Connectivity (CUbiC), an SRC JUMP 2.0 center headquartered at Columbia University. This underscores his commitment to fostering collaborative research initiatives and driving innovation in the field. As a Broadening Participation Champion for CUbiC, Prof. Meng actively promotes diversity and inclusivity, ensuring that a broad spectrum of perspectives contributes to the center's success.

Research Areas

• Carbon Management, Capture, Storage, Utilization, and Conversion
• Communications
• Computer Architecture
• Electromagnetics
• Integrated Circuits and Systems
• Memory and Storage
• Networking
• Photonics
• Quantum Communications
• Quantum Computing
• Silicon Photonics