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Optical Design & Engineering, Stray Light Analysis, Visual and Ophthalmic Optics, Medical Optical Instrumentation

Profile Summary

I am a PhD with 20+ years of experience in Optical Engineering. I like challenging projects that require outside the box solutions and thinking deeply about the trade offs for each approach to the solution. To quote a former colleague, "Never say we / you / I can't do that. Ask lots of questions. Engage the client and understand their problem. Offer trades off and alternative solutions to the core problem. Erase no bid from your vocabulary!" That being said knowing the fundamentals of the project is key. I have seen to many projects where basic physics is being violated. Knowingly taking on flawed projects only results in problems. In cases like this its important to point out potential issues with the project and offer solutions. I am an experienced optical engineer capable of bringing concepts into reality with extensive experience in the following areas: Optical Instrumentation & Lens Design: Lithography, Machine Vision, Microscopy, Zoom Lenses, Scanning Systems, 3D Displays, Polarimeters, Spectrometers, LIDAR Military & Space Optics: Thermal Imaging Systems, LWIR / MWIR Optics, Telescopes, Off Axis Un-obscured Mirror Systems, Adaptive Optics, Zoom Lenses, Head Mounted / Heads Up Displays, Night Vision Biomedical Optics: Optical, Confocal & Fluorescence Microscopes, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Tissue Optics Visual and Ophthalmic Optics: Eye Safety Calculations, Visual Acuity / Performance Modeling, Intra Ocular Lenses (IOL), Scanning Laser Ophthalmoscopes (SLO), Retinal and Corneal OCT, Wavefront Sensors (WFS), Corneal Topography & Biometry Non-Imaging and Illumination Optical Design: Fresnel Lenses, TIR Lenses, Solar Concentrators and Light Distribution Shaping Optics Stray Light Analysis: Impact of Scatter & Ghost Reflections on Image Quality, Impact of Diffractive Optical Elements on Stray Light and Image Quality, Mitigation Strategies Design for Manufacture: Tolerancing, Assembly & Alignment of Optical Systems, Optical Test Planning and Development Optical Testing: Image Quality Analysis, Interferometry, Wavefront Sensing & MTF Testing Radiometry: Optical System Power Budget Calculations, Visible/IR Target Detection Systems, Optical Detectors, FPAs and Cameras Computer Skills: Zemax, Fred, Quadoa, Optalix, Code V, Matlab, Excel, Word & PowerPoint Scientific Programming for Optical Simulation: User Defined Features, Analysis and Macros in Zemax & FRED, Surface Fitting, Data Analysis, Image Quality Analysis and Optical Simulations in MATLAB

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Biomedical Engineering
• ☆ Optics
• ☆ Optoelectronics
• ☆ Lasers & Photonics
• ☆ Fiber Optics
• ☆ Optical Engineering
• ☆ Engineering Design

Services

• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Research Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Scientific and Technical Research

Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting

Data & AI Image Processing, Image Analysis

Product Development Product Validation, Manufacturing, Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Device Fabrication

Work Experience

Principal Engineer

Optical Engineering & Analysis

February 2009 - Present

Principal Optical Engineer

Optical Engineering & Analysis

February 2009 - Present

Education

PhD Biomedical Engineering

University of Arizona

August 2005 - December 2008

PhD (Biomedical Engineering)

University of Arizona

August 2005 - December 2008

Certifications

• Physical Optics Propagation Course

  Photon Engineering

  March 2015 - Present

• Stray Light Analysis Course

  Photon Engineering

  November 2011 - Present

Publications

OTHER

DeHoog, Edward, Abramoff, Michael D(2026). Parallel Optical Coherence Tomography Apparatuses, Systems, and Related Methods. Google Patents

Ralston, Tyler S, Rothberg, Jonathan M, Arienzo, Maurizio, Glenn, Paul E, Meyers, Mark M, Coumans, Jacob, Dehoog, Edward A, Glenn, John(2026). Device-assisted eye imaging and/or measurement. Google Patents

DeHoog, Edward, Abramoff, Michael D(2026). Parallel optical coherence tomography apparatuses, systems, and related methods. Google Patents

Park, John, Dehoog, Edward A(2025). Anamorphic depth gauge for ophthalmic systems. Google Patents

Caronia, Ronald Michael, DeHoog, Edward Allen(2025). Ophthalmic instrument eyepiece extender. Google Patents

Caronia, Ronald Michael, DeHoog, Edward Allen(2025). Ophthalmic instrument eyepiece extender. Google Patents

DeHoog, Edward, Abramoff, Michael D(2024). Parallel optical coherence tomography apparatuses, systems, and related methods. Google Patents

Huter, Scott J, Magrini, Kevin Martin, DeHoog, Edward Allen, Burke, Jeff Alan, Engel, Nathan Franklin(2024). Reflectometry instrument and method for measuring macular pigment. Google Patents

DeHoog, Edward, Abramoff, Michael D, Talmage, Eric, Clark, Ben, Chung, Timothy(2024). Systems and methods for alignment of the eye for ocular imaging. Google Patents

DeHoog, Edward, Abramoff, Michael D, Talmage, Eric, Clark, Ben, Chung, Timothy(2024). Systems and methods for alignment of the eye for ocular imaging. Google Patents

Park, John, Dehoog, Edward A(2023). Imaging and treating a vitreous floater in an eye. Google Patents

Dehoog, Edward A, Park, John(2023). Ophthalmic surgical system with a dmd confocal microscope. Google Patents

Huter, Scott J, Magrini, Kevin Martin, DeHoog, Edward Allen, Burke, Jeff Alan, Engel, Nathan Franklin(2022). Reflectometry instrument and method for measuring macular pigment. Google Patents

Hodelin, Juan F, Dehoog, Edward A, Aye, Tin M(2021). Long range infrared imager systems and methods. Google Patents

DeHoog, Edward, Abramoff, Michael D, Talmage, Eric, Clark, Ben, Chung, Timothy(2020). Systems and methods for alignment of the eye for ocular imaging. Google Patents

DeHoog, Edward, Abramoff, Michael(2020). Parallel optical coherence tomography apparatuses, systems, and related methods. Google Patents

Huter, Scott J, Magrini, Kevin Martin, DeHoog, Edward Allen, Burke, Jeff Alan, Engel, Nathan Franklin(2019). Reflectometry instrument and method for measuring macular pigment. Google Patents

DeHoog, Edward, Abramoff, Michael, Talmage, Eric, Clark, Ben, Chung, Timothy(2017). Systems and methods for alignment of the eye for ocular imaging. Google Patents

DeHoog, Edward, Abramoff, Michael D(2017). Parallel optical coherence tomography apparatuses, systems, and related methods. Google Patents

DeHoog, Edward, Abramoff, Michael D(2015). Snapshot spectral domain optical coherence tomographer. Google Patents

Schwiegerling, James T, Dereniak, Eustace, Kudenov, Michael W, Luo, Haitao, Oka, Kazuhiko, Dehoog, Edward A(2013). Compact snapshot polarimetry camera. Google Patents

Schwiegerling, James T, Dereniak, Eustace, Kudenov, Michael W, Luo, Haitao, Oka, Kazuhiko, Dehoog, Edward A(2008). Compact snapshot polarimetry camera. Google Patents

JOURNAL ARTICLE

Dehoog, Edward, Cao, Qizhi, Zhang, Yilin, Zhang, Jing, Wu, Zhefeng, Wang, Huahua, Fan, Dongxin, Deng, Ting, Jia, Chenling, Pan, An(2026). Dual-channel crosstalk elimination and balanced spatial modulation snapshot imaging polarimeter. Optics & Laser Technology. 194. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 114334. Elsevier

DeHoog, Edward, Hovakimyan, Maria, Thibault, Simon, Galstian, Tigran(2026). Spatially selective fluorescent microscope based on electrically tunable liquid crystal lenses. Applied Optics. 65. (6). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1865--1873. Optica Publishing Group

DeHoog, Edward, Zhang, Jing, Bai, Yangchenshu, Cao, Yeqing, Zhang, Yilin, Cao, Qizhi, Liu, Yingkai, Jia, Chenling(2025). Dual-channel spatially modulated snapshot imaging polarimeter. Optics and Lasers in Engineering. 193. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 109101. Elsevier

DeHoog, Edward, Boonya-Ananta, Tananant, Gonzalez, Mariacarla, Ajmal, Ajmal, Du Le, Vinh Nguyen, Paidas, Michael J, Jayakumar, Arumugam, Ramella-Roman, Jessica C(2024). Speculum-free portable preterm imaging system. Journal of biomedical optics. 29. (5). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 052918--052918. Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers

Dehoog, Edward, Cao, Qizhi, Jiang, Min, Jia, Chenling, Jiang, Siyue, Zhang, Jing, Yao, Baoli, Jin, Mingwu, Duan, Lian, Wang, Huahua, et al.(2023). Snapshot imaging Mueller matrix polarimeter using modified Savart polariscopes. Applied Optics. 62. (8). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 2124--2129. Optica Publishing Group

DeHoog, Edward A(2021). Anamorphic zoom lens based on rotating cylindrical lenses. Optics express. 29. (8). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 12206--12214. Optical Society of America

DeHoog, Edward, Gonzalez, Mariacarla, Montejo, Karla Alejandra, Krupp, Karl, Srinivas, Vijaya, Madhivanan, Purnima, Ramella-Roman, Jessica C(2020). Design and implementation of a portable colposcope Mueller matrix polarimeter. Journal of Biomedical Optics. 25. (11). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 116006--116006. Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers

Dehoog, Edward, Van Dine, Robert, Fitzgerald-Dehoog, Lindsay, Schwiegerling, Jim(2020). Relating wavefront error to visual acuity in pre-and post-LASIK eyes: a comparison of methods. Journal of the Optical Society of America A. 37. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 192--198. Optical Society of America

DeHoog, Edward, Cao, Qizhi, Zhang, Jing, Zhang, Chunmin(2016). Demonstration of snapshot imaging polarimeter using modified Savart polariscopes. Applied Optics. 55. (5). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 954--959. Optical Society of America

DeHoog, Edward, Doraiswamy, Anand(2016). Evaluation of loss in optical quality of multifocal intraocular lenses with glistenings. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 42. (4). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 606--612. Elsevier

DeHoog, Edward, Holmstedt, Jason, Aye, Tin(2016). Field of View Limitations in see-through HMDs using geometric waveguides. Applied Optics. 55. (22). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 5924--5930. Optical Society of America

DeHoog, Edward, Qi-Zhi, Cao, Jing, Zhang, Yuan, Lu, Bao-Qing, Hu, Wu-Gang, Li, Jian-Ying, Li, Dong-Xin, Fan, Ting, Deng, Yan, Yan, et al.(2016). Static subminiature snapshot imaging polarimeter using spatial modulation.

DeHoog, Edward, Doraiswamy, Anand(2014). Evaluation of the impact of light scatter from glistenings in pseudophakic eyes. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery. 40. (1). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 95--103. Elsevier

DeHoog, Edward, Doraiswamy, Anand(2013). Evaluation of the Impact of Scatter in Pseudophakic Eyes with Glistenings. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 54. (15). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 854--854. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

DeHoog, Edward, Cao, Qizhi, Zhang, Chunmin(2012). Snapshot imaging polarimeter using modified Savart polariscopes. Applied optics. 51. (24). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 5791--5796. Optical Society of America

DeHoog, Edward, Xia, Xiaowei, Parfenov, Alexander, Shih, Min-Yi(2011). Field-of-view analysis of a polarization interference Fourier transform imaging spectrometer. Applied Optics. 50. (27). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 5351--5356. Optical Society of America

DeHoog, Edward, Schwiegerling, Jim(2010). Problems testing diffractive intraocular lenses with Shack--Hartmann sensors. Applied optics. 49. (16). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString D62--D68. Optical Society of America

DeHoog, Edward, Schwiegerling, James(2009). Fundus camera systems: a comparative analysis. Applied optics. 48. (2). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 221--228. Optical Society of America

Miller, JM, Schwiegerling, J, DeHoog, E, Dobson, V, Clifford-Donaldson, CE, Harvey, EM(2009). Open-Field Keratometer for Infant Vision Research. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 50. (13). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 3987--3987. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

DeHoog, Edward, Luo, Haitao, Oka, Kazuhiko, Dereniak, Eustace, Schwiegerling, James(2009). Snapshot polarimeter fundus camera. Applied optics. 48. (9). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1663--1667. Optical Society of America

DeHoog, Edward, Wu, Peng, Schwiegerling, Jim(2009). Systematic error of a large dynamic range aberrometer. Applied optics. 48. (32). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 6376--6380. Optical Society of America

DeHoog, Edward, Wu, Peng, Liu, Sheng, Schwiegerling, Jim(2009). Systematic errors analysis for a large dynamic range aberrometer based on aberration theory. Applied optics. 48. (32). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 6324--6331. Optical Society of America

Marsack, JD, Applegate, RA, Sarver, EJ, Twa, MD, Schwiegerling, J, DeHoog, E(2008). Accuracy of Lathe-Based Manufacture of Wavefront Guided Surfaces. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 49. (13). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 4870--4870. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

DeHoog, EA, Clifford-Donaldson, CE, Harvey, EM, Miller, JM, Dobson, V, Schwiegerling, J(2008). Astigmatism and Higher-Order Aberrations Measured With a Handheld Aberrometer in Native American Children. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 49. (13). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 1426--1426. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

DeHoog, Edward, Luo, Haitao, Oka, Kazuhiko, Kudenov, Michael, Schiewgerling, James, Dereniak, Eustace L(2008). Compact and miniature snapshot imaging polarimeter. Applied optics. 47. (24). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 4413--4417. Optical Society of America

DeHoog, E, Schwiegerling, J(2008). Optimal parameters for retinal illumination and imaging in fundus cameras. Applied optics. 47. (36). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 6769--6777. Optical Society of America

DeHoog, E, Schwiegerling, J(2007). Position of white light best focus in the human eye. Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 48. (13). Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 993--993. The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology

CONFERENCE PAPER

DeHoog, Edward, Sanchez, Amanda, Boonya-Ananta, Tananant, Chae, Sooyoung, Rodriguez, Andres, Pei, JunZhu, Ajmal, Ajmal, Ramella-Roman, Jessica(2026). Evaluation of human cervical structure using a portable polarized imaging system. Harnessing Light-Based Technologies for Reproductive, Maternal, and Neonatal Health: From Fundamental Discovery to Translation. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString PC138330J.

DeHoog, Edward, Boonya-Ananta, Tananant, Gonzalez, Mariacarla, Du Le, Vinh Nguyen, Paidas, Michael J, Jayakumar, Arumugam, Ramella-Roman, Jessica C(2022). A speculum free portable preterm imaging system. Polarized Light and Optical Angular Momentum for Biomedical Diagnostics 2022. 11963. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 62--69.

DeHoog, Edward, Boonya-ananta, Tananant, Gonzalez, Mariacarla, Du Le, Vinh Nguyen, Paidas, Michael J, Jayakumar, Arumugam, Ramella-Roman, Jessica C(2022). A speculum free portable preterm imaging system (PPRIM). Clinical and Translational Biophotonics. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString TM4B--3.

DeHoog, Edward, Gonzalez, Mariacarla, Montejo, Karla, Krupp, Karl, Srinivas, Vijaya, Chue-Sang, Joseph, Sevilla, Nicole, Madhivanan, Purnima, Ramella-Roman, Jessica(2018). Calibration of low cost, portable Mueller matrix polarimeter. Clinical and Translational Biophotonics. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString JTu3A--6.

DeHoog, Edward, Ramella-Roman, Jessica C, Gonzalez, Mariacarla, Chue-Sang, Joseph, Montejo, Karla, Krup, Karl, Srinivas, Vijaya, Madhivanan, Purnima(2018). Development and characterization of a snapshot Mueller matrix polarimeter for the determination of cervical cancer risk in the low resource setting. Optics and Biophotonics in Low-Resource Settings IV. 10485. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 109--120.

Xia, X, Parfenov, Alexander V, DeHoog, Edward A, Aye, Tin M, Shih, Min-Yi(2011). LC-tuned Fourier transform imaging spectrometer. Infrared Sensors, Devices, and Applications; and Single Photon Imaging II. 8155. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 284--289.

Parfenov, Alexander, Xia, Xiaowei, Shapoury, Alireza, DeHoog, Edward A, Zhang, Fang, Pradhan, Shilpa, Aye, Tin M, Shih, Min-Yi, Hall, Arlynn Z, Cooper, Thomas M(2011). Nanoparticle-doped isotropic liquid crystals. Liquid Crystals XV. 8114. Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization.LocalizedHtmlString 23--27.

BOOK

DeHoog, Edward A(2008). Novel fundus camera design. The University of Arizona