Lukas Scarfe
[cite_start]Lukas Scarfe, B Eng. [cite: 1, 2]#
Summary#
[cite_start]Systems Engineer and Physics researcher specializing in quantum communications, free-space optics, and automated test systems[cite: 7, 17]. [cite_start]Extensive experience in algorithm development for medical devices and scientific instrumentation[cite: 23, 32].
Education & Certifications#
- [cite_start]MSC Physics, University of Ottawa (Awaiting Graduation) [cite: 6]
- B Eng. [cite_start]Engineering Physics (with COOP), McMaster University [cite: 11]
- [cite_start]Certified LabVIEW Associate Developer (CLAD) [cite: 14]
- [cite_start]Delf B2 French Certification [cite: 15]
Work Experience#
2018 - 2024
* [cite_start]Developed and patented algorithms for in-situ nerve mapping during neuro-surgical procedures[cite: 23]. * [cite_start]Designed and deployed automated end-of-line test equipment for electronic manufacturing[cite: 24]. * [cite_start]Utilized wavelet-based event detection and bio-electrical stimulus for medical devices[cite: 23, 49].2020 - 2021
* [cite_start]Developed custom LabVIEW applications for graphene laboratory experiments[cite: 32]. * [cite_start]Prototyped automation solutions for digital and analog data acquisition[cite: 33, 34].2021
* [cite_start]Translated IEC and ISO electrical standards for medical devices into technical requirements[cite: 28]. * [cite_start]Created automated tests for custom dialysis hardware to ensure specification compliance[cite: 29].2019
* [cite_start]Independently managed development of a VR-enabled, wirelessly controlled robotics platform using Linux, ROS, and Python[cite: 37, 38].
Technical Skills#
- [cite_start]Systems & Automation: 5+ years with LabVIEW (FPGA, cRIO), Python, and MatLAB[cite: 17].
- [cite_start]Optics & Quantum: Free-space optics, lasers, adaptive optics, and spatial light modulators[cite: 7, 9].
- [cite_start]Engineering: Circuit design, microcontrollers, and control systems[cite: 13].
Patents#
- [cite_start]US Patent 11,980,474: Intraoperative neural monitoring system utilizing wavelet-based event detection[cite: 49].
- [cite_start]US Patent 11,850,057: Intraoperative neural monitoring method utilizing wavelet-based event detection[cite: 51].
- [cite_start]US Patent 11,850,040: Neural monitoring with statistical confidence determination[cite: 52].
Selected Publications#
- [cite_start]Predicting atmospheric turbulence for secure quantum communications, arXiv:2406.14768[cite: 43].
- [cite_start]Fast Adaptive Optics for High-Dimensional Quantum Communications, arXiv:2311.13041[cite: 44].
- [cite_start]Graphene field effect transistors: A sensitive platform for detecting sarin, ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces[cite: 46].
Awards & Recognition#
- [cite_start]Best Presentation Award: 2024 International Conference on Optical Angular Momentum[cite: 56, 57].
- [cite_start]Best Poster Award: 2024 Quantum Days[cite: 60, 61].
- [cite_start]Finalist Best Presentation: 2024 Photonics North[cite: 58, 59].
