Leo J. Missaggia

Leo J. Missaggia received the A.S. degree in mechanical engineering technology from Franklin Institute of Boston, the B.S. degree in mechanical engineering technology from Northeastern University in 1988, and the M.S. degree in mechanical engineering from Boston University in 1994. He joined Lincoln Laboratory, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in 1980, and is currently an Associate Staff Member in the Laser Technology and Applications Group. His research interests include development of high-power semiconductor lasers and amplifiers, with a particular emphasis on advanced device packaging architectures including thermal management for high power CW operation, current distribution for individually addressable array emitters, and alignment and attachment of micro-optics and optical fibers. His work has resulted in coauthorships on several patents and numerous publications.