Welcome!

Research Associate at Micro2 Laboratory, specializing in inverse‑designed integrated photonic devices and fiber–chip interfaces for space‑division multiplexing. My work bridges computational electromagnetic optimization, nanofabrication, and experimental characterization within integrated photonics and advanced fiber optics.

Research Focus Areas

Integrated Photonics

Demonstration of CMOS-compatible photonic integrated circuits for high-density chips, sensing applications, and high-capacity interconnects.

Spatial Division Multiplexing

Advanced coupling solutions for multicore and few-mode fibers to enhance data transmission capacity.

Inverse Design

Application of optimization algorithms for the semi-automated design of photonic devices with robust tolerance to fabrication variations.

Silicon Nitride Nanofabrication

Optimization of the fabrication process for silicon nitride thin films to reduce stress and minimize losses.

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

2014 – 2018

University of Campinas, Campinas, SP, Brazil

Advisor: Prof. Lucas H. Gabrielli

Thesis: "CMOS‑Compatible Compact Photonic Antennas"

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

2012 – 2014

State University of São Paulo, Ilha Solteira, SP, Brazil

B.S. in Electronics Engineering

2006 – 2011

National University of Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia

Contact Information

Email

julian-leonel.pita-ruiz@etsmtl.ca

Office

A-3328, Main Pavilion (A)

École de technologie supérieure | ÉTS Montréal

Address

1100 Notre‑Dame Street West

Montréal, Québec, H3C 1K3

I am always open to discussing new research collaborations and partnership opportunities. Feel free to reach out via email!