Professor Aleksandar Rakic
Professor

Aleksandar Rakic

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Background

Aleksandar D. Rakić leads the Photonics and Microwave Engineering group at The University of Queensland focusing on the development of technologies for sensing and imaging across the electromagnetic spectrum including microwave, terahertz wave and optical systems.

Professor Rakić’s research focuses on the principles of laser feedback interferometry with semiconductor lasers, and on the application of these principles to imaging and sensing. Rakić group pioneered the development of several world’s first laser-feedback interferometric sensors including systems based on monolithic Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser arrays (VCSELs), blue-green lasers, terahertz quantum cascade lasers and mid-infrared interband cascade lasers.

His current focus is on the development of sensing and imaging systems exploiting the THz spectrum for applications from security and defence to in vivo biomedical imaging. His other principal contributions relate to the design and characterization of surface-emitting optoelectronic devices (VCSELs and light emitting diodes) and modelling of optical materials.

Availability

Professor Aleksandar Rakic is:
Available for supervision

Fields of research

Biomedical engineering Engineering Nanophotonics

Qualifications

  • Bachelor (Honours) of Engineering, University of Belgrade
  • Masters (Coursework) of Engineering, University of Belgrade
  • Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland

Research interests

  • Development of laser technologies for early detection of skin cancers

    Two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer by the time they are 70. Despite advances in treatment regimes, the most significant predictor of survivability remains early detection. My group works on developing a disruptive technology based on the terahertz quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) for the next generation of terahertz imaging systems suitable for early skin cancer detection.

  • Interaction of light and tissue: Integrated electromagnetic models for laser systems and skin

    My group is developing physical and numerical models (phantoms) of human skin, and integrating them with models of laser based optical systems for accurate description of system performance including physical phenomena of light-tissue interactions. Concurrent modeling of laser systems and skin provides unprecedented insight into the performance of terahertz and infrared biomedical imaging systems.

Search Professor Aleksandar Rakic’s works on UQ eSpace

303 works between 1990 and 2025
All (303) Journal Article (147) Book Chapter (2) Conference Publication (147) Other Outputs (6) Edited Outputs (1)

181 - 200 of 303 works

2010

Conference Publication

“Lens-free” self-mixing sensor for velocity and vibrations measurements

Perchoux, Julien, Campagnolo, Lucie, Lim, Yah Leng and Rakic, Aleksandar D. (2010). “Lens-free” self-mixing sensor for velocity and vibrations measurements. 2010 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD), Canberra, ACT, Australia, 12-15 December, 2010. Piscataway, NJ, U.S.A.: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/COMMAD.2010.5699770

“Lens-free” self-mixing sensor for velocity and vibrations measurements

2010

Conference Publication

Rapid Scanning Flow Sensor Based on the Self-mixing Effect in a VCSEL Laser

Kliese, Russell, Lim, Yah Leng, Stefan, Emmanuel, Perchoux, Julien, Wilson, Stephen J. and Rakic, Aleksandar D. (2010). Rapid Scanning Flow Sensor Based on the Self-mixing Effect in a VCSEL Laser. 2010 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD), Canberra, ACT, Australia, 12-15 December 2010. Piscataway, NJ, U.S.A.: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). doi: 10.1109/COMMAD.2010.5699789

Rapid Scanning Flow Sensor Based on the Self-mixing Effect in a VCSEL Laser

2009

Journal Article

Design of microcavity organic light emitting diodes with optimized electrical and optical performance

Lu, Albert W. and Rakic, Aleks D. (2009). Design of microcavity organic light emitting diodes with optimized electrical and optical performance. Applied Optics, 48 (12), 2282-2289. doi: 10.1364/AO.48.002282

Design of microcavity organic light emitting diodes with optimized electrical and optical performance

2009

Journal Article

Self-mixing imaging sensor using a monolithic VCSEL array with parallel readout

Lim, Yah Leng, Nikolic, Milan, Bertling, Karl, Kliese, Russell and Rakic, Aleksandar, D. (2009). Self-mixing imaging sensor using a monolithic VCSEL array with parallel readout. Optics Express, 17 (7), 5517-5525. doi: 10.1364/OE.17.005517

Self-mixing imaging sensor using a monolithic VCSEL array with parallel readout

2009

Conference Publication

Parallel self-mixing flow sensor using monolithic VCSEL array

Lim, Yah Leng, Kliese, Russell, Bertling, Karl, Tanimizu, Katsuyoshi, Jacobs, Peter A and Rakić, A. D. (2009). Parallel self-mixing flow sensor using monolithic VCSEL array. The 14th OptoElectronics and Communications Conference, Hong Kong, China, 13-17 July 2009. Piscataway, U.S.: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/OECC.2009.5215719

Parallel self-mixing flow sensor using monolithic VCSEL array

2009

Conference Publication

In vivo microvascular blood perfusion mapping using the slef-mixing effect in a proton-implanted VCSEL

Kliese, Russell, Lim, Yah Leng, Bosch, Thierry and Rakic, Aleksandar (2009). In vivo microvascular blood perfusion mapping using the slef-mixing effect in a proton-implanted VCSEL. 2nd International Conference on Physics of Optical Materials and Devices, Herceg Novi, Montenegro, 26 August - 31 September 2009. Belgrade, Serbia: Vinca Institute of Nuclear Sciences.

In vivo microvascular blood perfusion mapping using the slef-mixing effect in a proton-implanted VCSEL

2009

Conference Publication

Temperature and current dependence of doppler SNR in a VCSEL based self-mixing sensor

Matharu, Ranveer, Lim, Yah Leng, Kliese, Russell, Bertling, Karl, A. Bakar, A. Ashrif, Perchoux, Julien and Rakic, Aleksandar (2009). Temperature and current dependence of doppler SNR in a VCSEL based self-mixing sensor. The 8th Annual IEEE Conference on Sensors, Christchurch, New Zealand, 25 - 28 October, 2009. Piscatawa, NJ, U.S.A.: IEEE Sensors Council. doi: 10.1109/ICSENS.2009.5398259

Temperature and current dependence of doppler SNR in a VCSEL based self-mixing sensor

2009

Conference Publication

Multi-channel self-mixing sensor for fluid-flow mapping based on a monolithic VCSEL array

Lim, Yah Leng, Kliese, Russell, Bosch, Thierry and Rakic, Aleksandar (2009). Multi-channel self-mixing sensor for fluid-flow mapping based on a monolithic VCSEL array. 18th Internatinal Laser Physics Workshop (LPHYS'09), Barcelona, Spain, 13 - 17 July 2009.

Multi-channel self-mixing sensor for fluid-flow mapping based on a monolithic VCSEL array

2008

Journal Article

Angular dependence of the emission from the low Q-factor organic microcavity light emitting diodes

Cheung, C.H., Ng, A.M.C., Djurisic, A.B., Liu, Z.T., Kwong, C. Y., Chui, P. C., Tam, H. L., Cheah, K. W., Chan, W. K., Chan, J., Lu, A. W. and Rakic, A. D. (2008). Angular dependence of the emission from the low Q-factor organic microcavity light emitting diodes. Displays, 29 (3), 358-364. doi: 10.1016/j.displa.2007.10.007

Angular dependence of the emission from the low Q-factor organic microcavity light emitting diodes

2008

Journal Article

3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylicdiimide as an interlayer for ultraviolet organic light emitting diodes

Ng, Alan Man-Ching, Djurisic, Aleksandra B., Tam, Kai-Hang, Cheng, Kai Wing, Chan, Wai-Kin, Tam, Hoi Lam, Cheah, Kok-Wai, Lu, Albert W., Chan, Jesse and Rakic, Aleksandar D. (2008). 3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylicdiimide as an interlayer for ultraviolet organic light emitting diodes. Optics Communications, 281 (9), 2498-2503. doi: 10.1016/j.optcom.2007.12.089

3,4,9,10-Perylenetetracarboxylicdiimide as an interlayer for ultraviolet organic light emitting diodes

2008

Journal Article

Monitoring the electrical properties of the back silicon interface of silicon-on-sapphire wafers

Domyo, H., Bertling, K., Ho, T., Kistler, N., Imthurn G., Stuber, M., Rakic, A.D. and Yeow, Y. T. (2008). Monitoring the electrical properties of the back silicon interface of silicon-on-sapphire wafers. IEEE Electron Device Letters, 29 (4), 325-327. doi: 10.1109/LED.2008.918263

Monitoring the electrical properties of the back silicon interface of silicon-on-sapphire wafers

2008

Conference Publication

Linewidth measurement of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers under feedback using the self-mixing technique

A. Bakar, A. A., Taimre, T., Lim, Y. L., Bertling, K, Kliese, R. and Rakić, A. D. (2008). Linewidth measurement of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers under feedback using the self-mixing technique. 2008 International Conference on Electronics Materials, Sydney , Australia, 28 July - 1 August 2008.

Linewidth measurement of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers under feedback using the self-mixing technique

2008

Conference Publication

Origin of the low frequency type curve in silicon-on-sapphire MOS capacitors

Domyo, H., Bertling, K., Ho, T., Kistler, N., Imthurn, G., Stuber, M., Rakic, A. D. and Yeow, Y-T. (2008). Origin of the low frequency type curve in silicon-on-sapphire MOS capacitors. 2008 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD 2008), Sydney, Australia, 28th July - 1st August, 2008. Piscataway, NJ, USA: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/COMMAD.2008.4802108

Origin of the low frequency type curve in silicon-on-sapphire MOS capacitors

2008

Conference Publication

A parallel self-mixing sensor using 12-channel monolithic VCSEL array

Lim, Y.L., Bertling, K., Nikolic, M., Kliese, R, A. Bakar, A. Ashrif and Rakić, A.D. (2008). A parallel self-mixing sensor using 12-channel monolithic VCSEL array. 2008 International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Melbourne, Australia, 25-29 February, 2008.

A parallel self-mixing sensor using 12-channel monolithic VCSEL array

2008

Conference Publication

Photodiode-free doppler velocimeter based on self-mixing effect in commercial VCSELs

Perchoux, Julien, Dougan, Harold E., Bony, Francis and Rakic, Aleksander D. (2008). Photodiode-free doppler velocimeter based on self-mixing effect in commercial VCSELs. The Seventh IEEE Conference on Sensors, Lecce, Italy, 28 - 29 October, 2008. Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/ICSENS.2008.4716438

Photodiode-free doppler velocimeter based on self-mixing effect in commercial VCSELs

2008

Conference Publication

Parallel self-mixing flow sensor using monolithic VCSEL array

Lim, Yah Leng, Kliese, Russell, Bertling, Karl and Rakić, A. D. (2008). Parallel self-mixing flow sensor using monolithic VCSEL array. 2008 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD 2008), Sydney, Australia, 28 July - 1 August, 2008. Piscataway, U.S.: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/COMMAD.2008.4802093

Parallel self-mixing flow sensor using monolithic VCSEL array

2008

Conference Publication

Parameter extraction for silicon-on-sapphire MOSFETs by using inverse modelling of capacitance measurements

Bertling, K., Domyo, H., Kim, Y.T., Ho, T., Rakic, A.D. and Yeow, Y-T (2008). Parameter extraction for silicon-on-sapphire MOSFETs by using inverse modelling of capacitance measurements. 2008 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD 2008), Sydney, Australia, 28 July - 1 August, 2008. Piscataway NJ USA: IEEE.

Parameter extraction for silicon-on-sapphire MOSFETs by using inverse modelling of capacitance measurements

2008

Conference Publication

Self-mixing displacement sensing using the junction voltage variation in a GaN laser

Kliese, Russell, Lim, Yah Leng, Bertling, Karl, Bakar, A. Ashrif A., Bosch, Thierry and Rakic, Aleksandar D. (2008). Self-mixing displacement sensing using the junction voltage variation in a GaN laser. 2008 Conference on Optoelectronic and Microelectronic Materials and Devices (COMMAD 2008), Sydney, Australia, 28th July - 1st August, 2008. Piscataway, NJ, USA: IEEE. doi: 10.1109/COMMAD.2008.4802083

Self-mixing displacement sensing using the junction voltage variation in a GaN laser

2007

Journal Article

Parallel self-mixing imaging system based on an array of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers

Tucker, J.R., Baque, J.L., Lim, Y.L., Zvyagin, A.V. and Rakic, A.D. (2007). Parallel self-mixing imaging system based on an array of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers. Applied Optics, 46 (25), 6237-6246. doi: 10.1364/AO.46.006237

Parallel self-mixing imaging system based on an array of vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers

2007

Journal Article

Analysis of hexagonal array geometry for free-space optical interconnects with improved signal-to-noise ratio

Tsai, Feng-Chuan F., O'Brien, Christopher J., Petrovic, Novak S. and Rakic, Aleksandar D. (2007). Analysis of hexagonal array geometry for free-space optical interconnects with improved signal-to-noise ratio. Applied Optics, 46 (13), 2434-2442. doi: 10.1364/AO.46.002434

Analysis of hexagonal array geometry for free-space optical interconnects with improved signal-to-noise ratio

Current funding

  • 2025 - 2026
    Terahertz virtual skin biopsy: Quantum cascade laser imaging of early melanoma
    Australia's Economic Accelerator Ignite Grants
    Open grant

Past funding

  • 2024 - 2025
    Terahertz Quantum Technology for Melanoma Detection and Progression
    Critical Technologies Challenge Program: Feasibility
    Open grant
  • 2021 - 2024
    Interaction of light with tissues: A hyper-spectral approach
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2020 - 2024
    Engineering the Next Generation of Broadband Terahertz Technologies
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019 - 2023
    Next generation lasers for short-reach optical fibre communication
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2019
    Multimode optical waveguide characterisation facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2018
    Imaging in the nano-scale age: terahertz and millimetre wave microanalysis
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2017 - 2018
    High bandwidth, high speed, terahertz optical sampling and analysis system (ARC LIEF project administered by University of Wollongong)
    University of Wollongong
    Open grant
  • 2017
    Advanced Pulsed Power: an emerging technology for science and engineering systems
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2016 - 2020
    Engineering the Next Generation of Terahertz Laser Imaging Systems
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2016
    Millimetre Waves for Imaging and Sensing
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2020
    Engineering Solutions to Skin Cancer Research
    Research Donation Generic
    Open grant
  • 2015 - 2016
    Advanced Superfluid Physics Facility
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2014
    Facility for fabrication and characterisation of micro/nano-optoelectronic devices
    UQ Major Equipment and Infrastructure
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Self-mixing sensors based on terahertz quantum cascade lasers: a new technology for tissue characterisation
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011
    Microwave frequency measurements
    Boeing Defence Australia Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2011
    Biomedical Applications of Self-Mixing Sensors based on Vertical-Cavity Surface-Emitting Laser Arrays
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2009
    DC & RF characterisation and parameter extraction of the kink effect in silicon-on-sapphire (SOS) MOSFET's for device and circuit modelling
    Peregrine Semiconductor Australia Pty Ltd
    Open grant
  • 2006
    National Nanolithography Facility
    ARC LIEF Collaborating/Partner Organisation Contributions
    Open grant
  • 2001
    Reconfigurable optical interconnection network for ultrahigh-speed computing systems
    University of Queensland Small Grants Scheme
    Open grant

Availability

Professor Aleksandar Rakic is:
Available for supervision

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Supervision history

Current supervision

  • Doctor Philosophy

    THz imaging using optical feedback in quantum cascade lasers.

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Karl Bertling, Dr Tina Qi

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Raman spectroscopy for diagnostic tissue assessment

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Professor Juha Toyras, Dr Jari Torniainen

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Investigation and design of passive modules for Terahertz Quantum Cascade Lasers (QCL) imaging system

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Karl Bertling, Dr Tina Qi

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Application of non-contact THz spectroscopic imaging towards preservation of heritage structures in India

    Principal Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Karl Bertling

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Applications of Multi-Plane Light Conversion

    Associate Advisor

    Other advisors: Dr Martin Ploschner, Dr Mickael Mounaix, Associate Professor Joel Carpenter

  • Doctor Philosophy

    Understanding the Interaction of light with biological tissues: a computational modelling approach

    Associate Advisor

Completed supervision

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