Thursday, June 18, 2026
6:00-8:00 P.M. (EST)

Dr. Alket Mertiri
Principal Member of the Technical Staff of Draper
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Presenting:
"A journey from academia to industry​"
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Location:
Boston University (BU)
Center for Computing and Data Sciences (CDS)
665 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02215
Rm. 1101 (11th Floor)

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Abstract
How I ended up working on the Department of Defense projects. Sharing my past research experiences from academia to industry to DOD projects. I started my journey as a physicist set for academia but discovered other possibilities that changed my way of thinking. During the seminar I will share my decade and a half research experience and discuss not so conventional paths to research. I will discuss my work as a Materials Scientist for optics and photonics applications.
About the Speaker
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Dr. Alket Mertiri
Principal Member of the Technical Staff of Draper



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Alket Mertiri is a Principal Member of the Technical Staff at Draper. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Physics and Mathematics from Boston University concentrating on condensed‐matter physics and applied mathematics. He then pursued graduate studies in Materials Science and Engineering at Boston University. His research focused on ultrafast infrared spectroscopy and photothermal microscopy, leveraging quantum cascade lasers (QCLs) and infrared detection to enable label‐free biochemical sensing and imaging. Beyond his research, Mertiri took an active role in science advocacy. While serving as President of the Boston University chapter of the Optical Society of America (OSA), he participated in a visit to Washington D.C. to meet members of Congress and advocate for sustained funding in science and engineering. Alket was involved with many student chapters of professional societies, such as MRS (founder and president), OSA, and ASM. 
Technical Program
6:00 p.m.: Arrival, Registration, Social, Dinner Will be Served
6:30 p.m.: "A journey from academia to industry"​​ by Dr. Alket Mertiri
7:15 p.m.: Social & Networking
8:00 p.m.: Adjourn
Location & Directions
Boston University (BU)
Center for Computing and Data Sciences (CDS)
665 Commonwealth Ave, Boston MA 02215
Rm. 1101 (11th Floor)


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