Steven Becker

All you need is Light ⚡

London Area, United Kingdom

About

Pushing AI with Light.

Experience

  • Optical Engineer at OLIX
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Research Engineer for Photonic Analog Computing at Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute HHI
    Aug 2025 - May 2026 · 10 mos

    • Transferring Photonic Machine Learning / Photonic Neuromorphic Computing from an academic discipline to an industry-ready solution • Management, coordination, and processing of applied research projects in the field of Photonic Machine Learning / Photonic Neuromorphic Computing • Development of the applied research field with a focus on commercialization of results with industrial partners • Creating, building, and experimentally validating new designs and ideas in prototypes and minimal viable products

  • Scientific Advisor as Scholar of the Wilhelm und Else Heraeus-Stiftung at Deutscher Bundestag
    Sep 2024 - Feb 2025 · 6 mos

    Scientific advisor in the office of Harald Ebner (Member of the German Parliament, MdB) • Translated complex technical reports into actionable summaries for non-technical stakeholders, enhancing decision-making processes within an interdisciplinary policy team • Curated and prepared comprehensive content to equip the MP for appointments, interviews, and panel discussions

  • Doctoral Researcher in Photonic Machine Learning / Optical Computing and Nonlinear Optics at Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light
    Oct 2020 - Nov 2024 · 4 yrs 2 mos

    • Published three experimental papers by developing, setting up, and operating complex optical systems integrated with high-speed electronics • Established new techniques such as real-time heterodyne detection and pulsed multi-frequency signals in the group by characterizing optical instruments and executing calibration campaigns • Accelerated measurements by automating and standardizing data processing chains with MATLAB-based data acquisition frameworks and Python-based data processing and machine learning tools • Delivered seven engaging oral presentations at four international conferences by converting intricate experimental data into engaging Keynotes • Co-lead the first "Photonic Machine Learning" seminar at FAU Erlangen-Nuremberg

  • Graduate Student Researcher at HELLA
    Sep 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

    • Published machine learning based method for rapid and spatially resolved μLED photometric characterization, reducing evaluation time and leading to a more precise assessment of display like light sources • Validated μLED array technical requirements by creating custom photometric characterization protocols and Python-based processing algorithms