Federico Capasso

Cambridge, MA, United States of America

Federico Capasso

This inventor holds 111 USPTO granted patents and 29 published patent applications, plus 3 CIPO patents and 9 EPO patents, primarily in Metasurface Optics (CPC class G02B1-002). Top assignees: Harvard College, Lucent Technologies Inc., American Telephone & Telegraph Co., At&t Bell Laboratories. Active years: 1983-2026.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Federico Capasso. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/federico-capasso

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 111 

% Patents Active = 93.7

 

 

Average Co-Inventor Count = 4.0

ph-index = 22

Forward Citations = 1,447(Granted Patents)

Forward Citations (Not Self Cited) = 1,253(Dec 10, 2025)


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Location History:

  • Westfield, NJ (US) (1983 - 2006)
  • Cambridge, MA (US) (2006 - 2024)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal53 out of 3,071 
 
Harvard College
 patents
silverMedal30 out of 9,364 
 
Lucent Technologies Inc.
 patents
bronzeMedal10 out of 745 
 
American Telephone & Telegraph Co., At&t Bell Laboratories
 patents
4. 9 out of 3,345 
 
At&t Bell Laboratories
 patents
5. 3 out of 7,469 
 
Corning Incorporated
 patents
6. 2 out of 4,208 
 
At+t Corp.
 patents
7. 2 out of 2,714 
 
Bell Telephone Laboratories
 patents
8. 2 out of 8,578 
 
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 patents
9. 2 out of 1,452 
 
Osram Sylvania Inc.
 patents
10. 2 out of 57 
 
Qunano Ab
 patents
11. 2 out of 1,153 
 
The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
 patents
12. 1 out of 22,379 
 
3M Innovative Properties Company
 patents
13. 1 out of 91 
 
At&t Ipm Corp.
 patents
14. 1 out of 833 
 
Boston University
 patents
15. 1 out of 1 
 
Partners Healthcare
 patent
16. 1 out of 1,134 
 
Princeton University
 patents
17. 1 out of 1,327 
 
Texas A&M University System
 patents
18. 1 out of 3,071 
 
The General Hospital Corporation
 patents
19. 1 out of 9 
 
Università Degli Studi Di Trento
 patents
20. 1 out of 8,745 
 
US Government as Represented by the Secretary of the Army
 patents
21. 1 out of 1,365 
 
Yale University
 patents
22. 2 out of 834,453 
Other
 patents
where one patent can have more than one assignee

Years Active: 1983-2026

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Areas of Expertise:
Metasurface
Metalens
Optical Components
Polarization Generation
Aberration Correction
Optical Communication
Nanoscale Metasurfaces
Quantum Cascade Laser
Terahertz Lasers
Augmented Reality
Visible Wavelengths
Spectroscopy
111 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: The Pioneering Innovations of Federico Capasso

Introduction

Federico Capasso is a distinguished inventor based in Cambridge, MA, known for his groundbreaking contributions to optical technologies. With a remarkable record of over 100 patents, he has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation, particularly in the fields of metasurfaces and optical communications.

Latest Patents

Among his latest inventions, Capasso has developed a "Broadband Achromatic Polarization-Insensitive Metalens with Anisotropic Nanostructures." This innovation presents polarization-insensitive metasurfaces utilizing anisotropic structures, allowing for precise phase, group delay, and group delay dispersion implementations. It facilitates the creation of a diffraction-limited and achromatic metalens effective across a wavelength range of approximately 460 nm to 700 nm, proving beneficial for applications in imaging and virtual or augmented reality.

Additionally, Capasso's work on a "Mode Multiplexer/Demultiplexer Using Metamaterials for Optical Communication Systems" showcases an optical system composed of multiple input optical fibers. This system employs an optical mode multiplexer/demultiplexer featuring various metamaterial structures. These structures are strategically positioned to convert optical signals across different modes, enhancing the efficiency of optical communication systems.

Career Highlights

Capasso has held prominent roles, including his position at the President and Fellows of Harvard College, where he contributed to advanced research and development. He has also worked with Lucent Technologies Inc., where his innovative work made significant impacts in the industry.

Collaborations

Throughout his career, Capasso has collaborated with notable figures in the field, including Alfred Yi Cho and Deborah Lee Sivco. These collaborations have bolstered his research, leading to advancements that have enriched the optical technology landscape.

Conclusion

Federico Capasso stands as a pivotal figure in the realm of optical innovations. His extensive portfolio of patents and collaborations highlights his commitment to advancing technology and demonstrates the significant impact of his work on future innovations in optical systems.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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