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Academic Credentials
  • Ph.D., Physics, Harvard University, 2023
  • B.A., Physics, University of Chicago, 2016

Dr. Ocola is a physicist with a background in optics and complex control systems. Built upon her training in the fields of experimental quantum communication and quantum computing, she brings experience in experiment design, optical device characterization, optical sensors, control theory, and electromagnetic field modeling. She uses her expertise to help clients tackle diverse challenges including risk management, failure analysis, electromagnetic field modeling and simulation, and technical litigation support at Ä¢¹½tv.

Dr. Ocola works with clients in offshore wind development, insurance, and law firms. Her work ranges from utility-scale power and energy system modeling, to controls system review, as well as product review for intellectual property and patent disputes involving technologies such as liquid crystal displays and semiconductor devices.

Prior to joining Ä¢¹½tv, Dr. Ocola completed her Ph.D. at Harvard University, where her research bridging quantum optics and atomic physics focused on implementing a nanoscale optical device as a communication link for controlled atomic qubits. This involved a range of advanced skills spanning hardware development through to implementation of software control, automated measurement and data analysis, and systems integration. For example, her work involved designing and fabricating nanophotonic devices, programming timed control sequences, analyzing data, implementing laser feedback control, utilizing microwave electronics, and controlling magnetic fields.

Dr. Ocola is familiar with a range of common software languages and simulation development tools including: Python, MATLAB, COMSOL, LabView, LabRAD, SolidWorks, Simulink, Lumerical.