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Poh-Boon Phua

This inventor holds 6 USPTO granted patents. Top assignee: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Active years: 2005-2008.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Poh-Boon Phua. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/poh-boon-phua-xbgwgh7t

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

Calculating rank
USPTO Granted Patents = 6

Average Co-Inventor Count = 2.3

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 11(Granted Patents)


Location History:

  • Cambridge, MA (US) (2005)
  • Medford, MA (US) (2006)
  • Singapore, SG (2006 - 2008)

Company Filing History:

goldMedal6 out of 8,608 
 
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 patents

Years Active: 2005-2008

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6 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 7466878 - Integrated polarization controllers with nano-electromechanical dielectric pertubation (2008-12-16),
2. 7289689 - Combinatorial polarization scramblers for many segment PMD emulator (2007-10-30),
3. 7151898 - Deterministic first and second order polarization mode dispersion compensator (2006-12-19),
4. 7003183 - Independently variable first and second order polarization mode dispersion compensator (2006-02-21),
5. 6996299 - All-frequency PMD compensator and emulator (2006-02-07),
6. 6912328 - Real-time polarization mode dispersion characterization (2005-06-28),

Title: Innovations of Poh-Boon Phua

Introduction

Poh-Boon Phua is a notable inventor based in Singapore, SG. He has made significant contributions to the field of optical engineering, particularly in the development of advanced polarization controllers and emulators. With a total of 6 patents to his name, Phua continues to push the boundaries of innovation in his field.

Latest Patents

One of his latest patents is titled "Integrated polarization controllers with nano-electromechanical dielectric perturbation." This invention features a polarization controller that includes a phase retarder, which receives an optical signal from a waveguide structure. The design incorporates at least one nanoelectromechanical dielectric perturber that produces ±45° birefringent axes by strategically placing the perturber around the phase retarder. This arrangement allows for dynamic changes in the effective index in one of the modes present in an extraordinary axial direction.

Another significant patent is the "Combinatorial polarization scramblers for many segment PMD emulator." This PMD emulator consists of at least two polarization phase plates. The rotation matrix of these phase plates is varied to minimize the number of required phase plates while maintaining the number of birefringent segments used.

Career Highlights

Poh-Boon Phua is affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he conducts research and development in optical technologies. His work has garnered attention for its innovative approach to solving complex problems in polarization management.

Collaborations

Phua has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Erich P. Ippen and Eleanor L. Haus, who serves as a legal representative. Their combined expertise contributes to the advancement of research and development in their respective fields.

Conclusion

Poh-Boon Phua's contributions to optical engineering through his patents and collaborations highlight his role as a leading inventor in Singapore. His innovative work continues to influence the field and pave the way for future advancements.

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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