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Daljit Singh Dhillon<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel supercharged to take this on,\u201d Dhillon said. \u201cThis is my best chance to bring a lot of ideas I\u2019ve been developing to materialization, and I want to leave no stone unturned. It\u2019s time to get to work.\u201d<\/p>\n
At the heart of his research is what researchers call structural coloration\u2013 color that results from underlying microscopic and nanoscopic patterns that scatter light in precise ways. <\/p>\n
Those natural designs can produce shimmering blues, deep blacks and colors invisible to some predators. Dhillon aims to capture how light interacts with those tiny structures and make it possible to digitally reproduce and manufacture similar effects efficiently.<\/p>\n
The computational framework he proposes could lay the groundwork for improvements in energy-efficient digital displays by harvesting and reshaping ambient light, reducing the need for electricity to power screens and signs.<\/p>\n
It could also inspire designs for secure communication systems that embed hidden information in colorful patterns revealed only with the right optical \u201ckey.\u201d And it opens new possibilities for creating realistic visual effects in movies and games, as well as new sensors and biomedical imaging techniques.<\/p>\n
The CAREER Award is considered an indicator of leadership potential and marks Dhillon as a rising star in higher education.<\/p>\n
The award also includes an educational component aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists.
Dhillon will partner with nearby schools to launch a Visual Computing Club at the high school level, giving students hands-on exposure to STEM topics such as optics and computer graphics.<\/p>\n
Through sustained engagement and mentoring, he hopes to help young people better understand the field and decide whether it\u2019s the right path for them before they commit to a college major.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is about showing students what\u2019s really at the end of the tunnel,\u201d he said. \u201cWe want to inspire them with science, but also prepare them for what it takes to bring ideas into reality.\u201d<\/p>\n
Among those congratulating Dhillon on his award was Brian Dean<\/a>, the C. Tycho Howle Director of the School of Computing.<\/p>\n \u201cThis award reflects both Dr. Dhillon\u2019s creativity and his potential as a leader in his field,\u201d Dean said. \u201cIt\u2019s inspiring to see our faculty pushing the boundaries of research and creating the next generation of leaders, innovators and entrepreneurs.\u201d<\/p>\n Want to Discuss?
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