Susan D. Allen

Susan Davis Allen
Born1943 (1943) (age 81)
Education
Scientific career
Fields
InstitutionsEmbry–Riddle Aeronautical University
ThesisThe circular dichroism of an optically active benzene chromophore (1971)

Susan Davis Allen (born 1943)[1] is an American engineering professor and academic administrator. She is currently Associate Dean of Research for the College of Engineering and Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.[2] Her research has spanned multiple applications of lasers and optics, including spectroscopy, laser sensors, laser ablation, micromachining, and others.

She is a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors,[3][4] a fellow of SPIE,[5] a senior member of IEEE, an emeritus member of the Optical Society,[4] and a past director of the American Vacuum Society.[6] She has published over 170 research articles and has received ten patents.[2][7]

  1. ^ Allen, Susan Davis (1971-08-01). "The circular dichroism of an optically active benzene chromophore :: University of Southern California Dissertations and Theses". digitallibrary.usc.edu. Retrieved 2020-06-13.
  2. ^ a b "Susan D. Allen". Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  3. ^ "Fellows List". National Academy of Inventors. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Fifteen OSA Members Named 2019 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors". OSA.org. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Complete List of SPIE Fellows". SPIE.org. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Directors". American Vacuum Society. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  7. ^ "2019 NAI Fellows Commemorative Book". Issuu. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 2020-06-13.