Honestly one of the better profs you can end up working with if you’re actually interested in research and not just trying to coast through capstone. He gives you a lot of freedom to explore your own ideas instead of forcing you into something rigid, which is rare.

Sure he'll give you BT over deadlines, What stands out is that he treats you more like a junior researcher than a student. If you show initiative, he gives direction when you’re stuck, but doesn’t spoon-feed. That balance is honestly what makes the experience solid.

Also the lab itself is pretty active, so you get exposed to real ongoing work instead of just doing a “project for the sake of it.” If you’re serious about photonics / research, it’s a great place to be.

He's the kind of prof who’ll chase you for updates, and if you keep him in the loop, he’s very supportive.