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Lauren Cooper

Doctoral student
Electrical & Computer Engineering
Anticipated Graduation: Summer 2025
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Lauren Cooper headshot

Research

Research Area: Optics and Photonics
Advisor: Prof. Almantas Galvanauskas

Research Project: Lauren’s current research project involves using a novel amplification method to achieve high energy pulses with easily compressible few cycle pulses. The ultimate goal is to combine this method with coherent pulse stacking to demonstrate 10s uJ pulses at ultrashort durations. The applications for this research are far-ranging, from providing the bursts for next-generation particle accelerators to advancements in attosecond science.

Education

  • BS Mechanical Engineering, Western Kentucky University

Clubs/Organizations

Hobbies

  • Running
  • Reading
  • Learning the guitar
  • Photography
  • Radio DJing

Lauren Says

“The University of Michigan is synonymous with a wealth of opportunities. The variety of classes available is not to be surpassed in quality by the professors who teach them with enthusiasm. There are countless organization and clubs to become involved with, and everyone is very welcoming and friendly. Besides all of the opportunities, though, one of the best aspects about going to the University of Michigan is being swept up into the passion everyone has for the University. I am proud to be able to say ‘Go Blue!’ everywhere I go!”