Deniz Acil
PhD Candidate (Duke) | Nanofabrication, Quantum & Sensing
- Role
- Hardware Research Intern at Nanofiber Quantum Technologies
- Location
- Durham, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Deniz Acil
I’m an Electrical Engineering PhD candidate at Duke (graduating Summer 2026) focused on building and understanding advanced optical and physical systems. My experience spans nanophotonics and system-level development, from cleanroom fabrication and optical instrumentation to data-driven analysis and device optimization. I’m interested in applying my skills to real-world hardware and R&D challenges across photonics, sensing, and emerging technologies.
Experience
Hardware Research Intern
Nanofiber Quantum Technologies
Jan 2026 — Present · Shinjuku-ku, JP
Designed and simulated nanofiber tapers using COMSOL, Meep (Python), and FIMMPROP EME, identifying adiabatic taper geometries that reduced device length by ~50%.• Executed optical nanofiber pulling experiments at telecom wavelengths, improving fabrication through precise control of tapering parameters to maintain >99.5% transmission.• Developed AI-assisted characterization tools (MATLAB, Python) integrating IR imaging and laser micrometry for taper geometry analysis.
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
2017 — 2021
The Koç School
High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate Bilingual Diploma
2012 — 2017
International Baccalaureate
IB Diploma (Science Track)
2015 — 2017
Duke University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Computer Engineering
2021 — 2026
Duke University
Master's degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering
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