Doctoral Theses: Recent submissions
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Expanding the Phase Space of Photons in Matter: From High-Throughput Screening to Atom-by-Atom Engineering
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-05)Focusing on the topological band properties of photonic crystals and the plasmonic properties of two-dimensional metals, we seek to answer the question: what is the phase space of photons in matter? For topology, what are ... -
On the Sample Efficiency of Data-Driven Decision Making
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-05)This thesis studies the fundamental problem of decision making under uncertainty through the lens of statistical decision theory. We characterize the minimax risk, which captures the sample efficiency required for effective ... -
Towards achieving power autonomy in soft-actuated micro aerial robots
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2025-05)Micro aerial robots with insect-like flight capabilities hold immense promise for various applications, including environmental monitoring, precision agriculture, and infrastructure inspection in confined spaces. However, ...
