SCIENTIFIC CONSULTING / CONTRACT R&D
Capabilities
Bring us in for a focused technical investigation, help developing a measurement, or support with instrument control and analysis.
Our work centers on experimental systems and the software that supports them.
Work with us on a defined technical problem or broader R&D project.
Where we can help
Each engagement is scoped around a defined technical objective.
The examples below show the kinds of work and deliverables we can include.
Experimental Troubleshooting
Investigate weak signals, drifting measurements, unexpected behavior, or results that are difficult to reproduce. We work through the setup and data, test likely causes, and evaluate practical changes.
Scope & deliverables
Work can include:
Checking optical alignment, signal detection, instrument settings, timing, and data acquisition.
Designing targeted tests to distinguish equipment behavior, sample response, and analysis errors.
Implementing and assessing changes to the setup, control software, or measurement procedure.
Example deliverables:
A record of tests and findings, documented adjustments, updated scripts or procedures, and recommendations for the next steps.
Measurement Development
Turn a technical question into a practical measurement. We help define what needs to be measured, assess the available equipment, and develop an approach your team can implement and evaluate.
Scope & deliverables
Work can include:
Defining measurement requirements, including sensitivity, timing, repeatability, and useful operating ranges.
Developing optical layouts, selecting components, and integrating instruments into a laboratory setup.
Establishing reference measurements and procedures to evaluate noise, repeatability, and uncertainty.
Example deliverables:
A measurement plan, equipment recommendations, setup documentation, operating procedures, and results from the checks performed.
Modeling & Analysis
Use electromagnetic simulation and experimental data to investigate design choices and interpret system behavior. We build and check models, compare cases, and explain what the results establish.
Scope & deliverables
Work can include:
Developing COMSOL models of optical and photonic structures.
Comparing geometries, material parameters, optical fields, and supported modes.
Analyzing experimental data, fitting physical models, and evaluating uncertainty.
Checking numerical assumptions and comparing calculations with measurements or published references where available.
Example deliverables:
Model and analysis files, documented assumptions, comparisons between cases, and an explanation of the results and their practical limits.
Instrument Control & Automation
Make experimental workflows easier to run and repeat. We help connect instruments, coordinate measurement sequences, and reduce the manual work involved in collecting and processing data.
Scope & deliverables
Work can include:
Integrating sensors, instruments, and data-acquisition hardware within an experimental setup.
Developing MATLAB control scripts, automated measurement sequences, and interfaces for operating the system.
Organizing recorded data and automating routine processing, analysis, and plotting.
Example deliverables:
Control and acquisition code, configured measurement workflows, operating instructions, and documentation of testing with the agreed equipment.
How a project takes shape
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Define the objective
We discuss what you need to accomplish, the current setup, and what has already been tried. Together, we identify the technical question and what a useful outcome would look like.
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Agree on the scope
We define the initial tasks, deliverables, responsibilities, and timeline around the available resources. Any additional equipment or outside fabrication needed for the work is identified and agreed before proceeding.
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Investigate & implement
We carry out the agreed work, share findings, and test changes. If the results point toward a different approach or additional work, we discuss that with you before expanding the scope.
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Document & hand over
We provide the agreed findings, files, procedures, or setup changes and explain how to use them. We document what was tested, what was established, and any questions that remain.
Start with a technical question
Tell us what you are working on, where you need help, and any timing or equipment constraints. We’ll discuss whether our experience fits the problem and what a useful first scope could involve.
Serving Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Forth Worth, with on-site and remote support.