Two staff members and three alumni at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Lighting Research Center have been named as promising professionals in the LED and solid-state lighting industry by LEDs Magazine.
The five were chosen for the magazine’s “40 Under 40” list of leaders, which was published in the July 2020 issue.
Research scientists Charles Jarboe (photo, L) and Indika Perera (photo, R) were recognised for their pioneering and creative research work and for their collaborations within the industry.
Jarboe’s work is focused on the area of light and health and the effects of lighting on the human circadian system. He has been instrumental in developing lighting apparatus and devices for LRC studies into the spectral sensitivity of the circadian system and how coloured light affects sleep quality, mood, and performance. Perera’s work has centred on LED package and system materials, including thermal management solutions, optical design, and system life and reliability. His most recent investigations are in the field of 3D printing for lighting and how 3D printing machines and materials can be used successfully to produce lighting fixtures and components.
The Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is the world’s leading center for lighting research and education. Established in 1988 by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the LRC conducts research in light and human health, transport lighting and safety, solid-state lighting, energy efficiency, and plant health.