Raymond K Kostuk

Interests

Teaching

Optical imaging and systems, photovoltaic devices and systems, holography, electro-optics, and fiber optic systems

Research

Holographic optical elements and system design, photovoltaic energy systems, and medical imaging

Courses

Scholarly Contributions

Chapters

• Kostuk, R. K. (2015). Photonics Scientific Foundations, Technology and Applications,Chapter 4. In Optical Holography(pp 1-46).

Journals/Publications

• Chrysler, B. D., & Kostuk, R. K. (2020). High energy yield bifacial spectrum-splitting photovoltaic system. Applied Optics, 59(22), G8--G18.
• Pelaez, S. A., Deline, C., Greenberg, P., Stein, J. S., & Kostuk, R. K. (2019). Corrections to “Model and Validation of Single-Axis Tracking With Bifacial PV”. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, 9(6), 1880--1880.
• Pelaez, S. A., Deline, C., Greenberg, P., Stein, J. S., & Kostuk, R. K. (2019). Model and validation of single-axis tracking with bifacial PV. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, 9(3), 715--721.
• Chrysler, B. D., & Kostuk, R. K. (2018). Volume hologram replication system for photovoltaic applications. Applied Optics, 57, 8887-8893.
• Pelaez, S. A., Deline, C., MacAlpine, S. M., Marion, B., Stein, J. S., & Kostuk, R. K. (2018). Comparison of bifacial solar irradiance model predictions with field validation. IEEE Journal of Photovoltaics, 9(1), 82--88.
• Wu, Y., Chrysler, B., & Kostuk, R. K. (2018). Design and fabrication of cascaded DCG holographic filters for spectrum-splitting PV systems. Journal of Photonics for Energy, 8(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1117/1.JPE.8.017001
• Howlett, I. D., Han, W., Gordon, M., Rice, P., Barton, J. K., & Kostuk, R. K. (2017). Volume holographic imaging endoscopic design and construction techniques. Journal of biomedical optics, 22(5), 056010.
• Howlett, I. D., Han, W., Rice, P., Barton, J. K., & Kostuk, R. (2017). Volume holographic imaging endoscopic design and construction techniques. J. Photon. Energy. doi:10.1117/1.JBO.22.5.056010
• Howlett, I. D., Han, W., Rice, P., Barton, J. K., & Kostuk, R. K. (2017). Wavelength-coded volume holographic imaging endoscope for multidepth imaging. J. Biomed.. doi:10.1117/1.JBO.22.10.100501
• Wu, Y., & Kostuk, R. K. (2017). Two-junction holographic spectrum-splitting micro-concentrating photovoltaic system. J. Photon. Energy.
• Wu, Y., & Kostuk, R. K. (2017). Two-junction holographic spectrum-splitting microconcentrating photovoltaic system. Journal of Photonics for Energy, 7(1), 017001.
• Vorndran, S., Chrysler, B., Wheelwright, B., Angel, R., & Kostuk, R. K. (2016). Off-Axis holographic lens spectrum-splitting photovoltaic system for direct and diffuse solar energy conversion. Appl. Opt, 55, 7522-7529.
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• Russo, J. M., Vorndran, S., Wu, Y., & Kostuk, R. K. (2015). Cross-correlation analysis of dispersive spectrum splitting techniques for photovoltaic systems. J. Photon. Energy, 5. doi:10.1117/1.JPE.5.054599
• Vorndran, S., Russo, J. M., Wu, Y., & Kostuk, R. K. (2015). Broadband Gerchberg-Saxton algorithm for freeform diffractive spectral filter design. Optics Express, 23.
• Kostuk, R. K., Russo, J. M., Zhang, D., Gordon, M., Vorndran, S., & Wu, Y. (2014). Spectrum splitting metrics and effect of filter characteristics on photovoltaic system performance. Optics Express, 7.
• Orsinger, G. V., Watson, J. M., Gordon, M., Nymeyer, A. C., de Leon, E. E., & Kostuk, R. K. (2014). Simultaneous multiplane imaging of human ovarian cancer by volume holographic imaging. J. Biomed Opt.19(3).
• Russo, J. M., Zhang, D., Gordon, M., Vorndran, S., Wu, Y., & Kostuk, R. K. (2014). Spectrum splitting metrics and effect of filter characteristics on photovoltaic system performance. Optics Express, 22(102), A528--A541.
• Vorndran, S., Russo, J. M., Wu, Y., Gordon, M., & Kostuk, R. K. (2014). Holographic diffraction‐through‐aperture spectrum splitting for increased hybrid solar energy conversion efficiency. International Journal of Energy Research.
• Zhang, D., Gordon, M., Russo, J. M., Vorndran, S., & Kostuk, R. K. (2013). Spectrum-splitting photovoltaic system using transmission holographic lenses. Journal of Photonics for Energy, 3(1), 034597--034597.
• Leon, E. E., Brownlee, J. W., Gelsinger-Austin, P., & Kostuk, R. K. (2012). Dual-grating confocal-rainbow volume holographic imaging system designs for high depth resolution. Applied optics, 51(29), 6952--6961.
• Zhang, D., Vorndran, S., Russo, J. M., Gordon, M., & Kostuk, R. K. (2012). Ultra light-trapping filters with broadband reflection holograms. Optics express, 20(13), 14260--14271.

Proceedings Publications

• Chrysler, B. D., & Kostuk, R. K. (2020). Holographic spectrum-splitting photovoltaic system using bifacial cells. In Photonics for Solar Energy Systems VIII, 11366.
• Zhao, J., Chrysler, B. D., Nguyen, J., & Kostuk, R. K. (2020). Design metric for forming holographic lenses at 850nm with volume Bragg grating (Conference Presentation). In Digital Optics for Immersive Displays II, 11350.
• Chrysler, B. D., Tan, X., Zhao, J., & Kostuk, R. K. (2019). Spectrum-splitting photovoltaic system using bifacial cells for high energy yield. In New Concepts in Solar and Thermal Radiation Conversion II, 11121.
• Zhao, J., Chrysler, B., Tan, S., & Kostuk, R. K. (2019). Improved solar illumination collection using holographic light management techniques. In Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XVI, 11120.
• Ayala, P. S., Tan, S. X., Chrysler, B., Zhao, J., Wu, Y., & Kostuk, R. K. (2018). Holographic cap collectors for enhanced mid-day energy production of vertically mounted bifacial photovoltaic modules. In Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) Conference Series, 10758.
• Chrysler, B. D., & Kostuk, R. K. (2018). Volume hologram replication system for photovoltaic applications. In New Concepts in Solar and Thermal Radiation Conversion and Reliability, 10759.
• Chrysler, B. D., & Kostuk, R. K. (2018). Volume hologram replication system. In Optics and Photonics Japan.
• Pelaez, S. A., Tan, S. X., Chrysler, B., Zhao, J., Wu, Y., & Kostuk, R. K. (2018). Holographic cap collectors for enhanced mid-day energy production of vertically mounted bifacial photovoltaic modules. In Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XV, 10758.
• Zhao, J., Wu, Y., Chrysler, B., Pelaez, S. A., & Kostuk, R. K. (2018). Increased power collection efficiency of conventional silicon photovoltaic modules with holographic light management techniques. In Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XV, 10758.
• Chrysler, B., Wu, Y., Yu, Z., & Kostuk, R. K. (2017, August). Volume holographic lens spectrum-splitting photovoltaic system for high energy yield with direct and diffuse solar illumination. In Proc. SPIE 10368, Next Generation Technologies for Solar Energy Conversion VIII.
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  June 6-10, 2016
• Howlett, I., Han, W., Barton, J. K., & Kostuk, R. K. (2017). Wavelength Coded Volume Holographic Imaging Endoscope Utilizing Axial Chromatic Dispersion. In Bio-Optics: Design and Application.
• Howlett, I., Han, W., Barton, J. K., & Kostuk, R. K. (2017, April). Wavelength Coded Volume Holographic Imaging Endoscope Utilizing Axial Chromatic Dispersion. In Optics in the Life Sciences Congress (OSA), San Diego, CA.
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  June 6-10, 2016
• Wu, Y., Chrysler, B., Pelaez, S. A., & Kostuk, R. K. (2017). Design and optimization of cascaded DCG based holographic elements for spectrum-splitting PV systems. In Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIV, 10379.
• Wu, Y., Chrysler, B., Pelaez, S. A., & Kostuk, R. K. (2017, October). Design and optimization of cascaded DCG based holographic elements for spectrum-splitting PV systems. In Proc. SPIE 10379, Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIV.
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  June 6-10, 2016
• Wu, Y., Vorndran, S., Pelaez, S. A., & Kostuk, R. K. (2016, Fall). Three junction holographic micro-scale PV system. In SPIE Optics and Photonics; San Diego, CA.
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  Paper 9937-21
• Ayala, S., Wu, Y., Vorndran, S., Chrysler, B., & Kostuk, R. K. (2016, August). Design and Analysis of a Spectrum Splitting Holographic Focusing Segmented Concentrator. In SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference, San Diego, CA.
• Chrysler, B. D., Pelaez, S. A., Wu, Y., Vorndran, S. D., & Kostuk, R. K. (2016). Environmental stability study of holographic solar spectrum splitting materials. In Next Generation Technologies for Solar Energy Conversion VII, 9937.
• Chrysler, B., Ayala, S., Wu, Y., Vorndran, S., & Kostuk, R. K. (2016, August). Environmental Stability Study of Holographic Solar Spectrum Splitting Materials. In SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference, San Diego, CA.
• Kostuk, R. K., Russo, J., Castro, J., Zhang, D., & Vorndran, S. (2016, October). Holographic Light Management in Photovoltaic Systems. In OSA Frontiers in Optics Conference; Rochester NY.
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• Vorndran, S., Ayala, S., Wu, Y., Chysler, B., Johnson, L., Milster, T., & Kostuk, R. K. (2016, June). Measurement and Analysis of Algorithmically-Designed Diffractive Optic for Photovoltaic Spectrum Splitting. In IEEE 43rd PVSC Conference, Portland OR.
• Vorndran, S., Chrysler, B., & Kostuk, R. K. (2016). Comparison of holographic lens and filter systems for lateral spectrum splitting. In Next Generation Technologies for Solar Energy Conversion VII, 9937.
• Vorndran, S., Johnson, L., Milster, T., & Kostuk, R. K. (2016, June). Measurement and Analysis of Algorithmically Designed Diffractive Optics for Photovoltaic Spectrum Splitting. In 43rd IEEE PVSC, Portland, OR.
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  June 6-10, 2016
• Vorndran, S., Wu, Y., Pelaez, S. A., & Kostuk, R. K. (2016, September). Off-axis holographic lens design approaches for lateral spectrum splitting. In SPIE Optics and Photonics.
• Wu, Y., Vorndran, S., Ayala, S., & Kostuk, R. K. (2016, August). Three junction holographic Micro-Scale PV System. In SPIE Optics and Photonics Conference, San Diego, CA.
• Wu, Y., Vorndran, S., Pelaez, S. A., & Kostuk, R. K. (2016). Three junction holographic micro-scale PV system. In Next Generation Technologies for Solar Energy Conversion VII, 9937.
• Ayala Pelaez, S., Wu, Y., Vorndran, S., Santiago, R. P., & Kostuk, R. K. (2015, August). Design and Analysis of combined photovoltaic-thermal electric systems for reducing intermittency effects of solar illumination. In SPIE Optics + Photonics, Conference 9559 (High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Energy Applications), San Diego CA.
• Howlette, I., Morgan, M., Orsinger, G., Brownlee, J., Romanowski, M., Barton, J. K., & Kostuk, R. K. (2015, May). Design and fabrication of a volume holographic imaging endoscope. In OSA Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, San Jose CA.
• Kostuk, R. K., Howlette, I., Gordon, M., Brownlee, J., Orsinger, G., Watson, J., Hatch, K., Castro, J., Luo, Y., Leon, E. d., Barbastathis, G., & Barton, J. K. (2015, May). Degenerate Holographic Imaging Techniques for Subsurface Ovarian Tissue Visualization. In OSA Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, San Jose CA.
• Vorndran, S., Pelaez, S. A., Wu, Y., Russo, J. M., Saverton, M. A., Milster, T., & Kostuk, R. K. (2015, June). Freeform surface relief diffractive optic for photovoltaic spectrum splitting. In Photovoltaic Specialist Conference (PVSC), 2015 IEEE 42nd, 1-5, 14-19.
• Vorndran, S., Wu, Y., Pelaez, S. A., & Kostuk, R. K. (2015, August). Holographic lens spectrum splitting photovoltaic system for increased diffuse collection and annual energy yield. In SPIE Optics + Photonics, Conference 9559 (High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Energy Applications),.
• Wu, Y., Vorndran, S., Pelaez, S. A., Russo, J. M., & Kostuk, R. K. (2015, August). Design of a holographic micro-scale spectrum-splitting photovoltaic system. In SPIE Optics + Photonics, Conference 9559 (High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Energy Applications), San Diego CA.
• Kostuk, R. K. (2014, October/Fall). Design of folded holographic spectrum-splitting photovoltaic system for direct and diffuse illumination conditions. In SPIE 9175; High and Low Concentrator Systems for Solar Energy Applications IX, 91750H.
• Kostuk, R. K., Gordon, M., Howlett, I., & Browlnee, J. (2013, November/Winter). Volume holographic reflection endoscope for in-vivo ovarian cancer clinical studies. In SPIE, 8927, 89270R.
• Kostuk, R. K., Hatch, K., Howlett, I., Browlnee, J., Orsinger, G., Romanowski, M., & Barton, J. (2014, November/Winter). Evaluation of Volume Holographic Images Obtained Through an Endoscope for in-vivo Medical Applications. In OSA.
• Kostuk, R. K., Howlett, I. D., Gordon, M., Brownlee, J. W., & Barton, J. K. (2014, February/Winter). Volume holographic reflection endoscope for in-vivo ovarian cancer studies. In SPIE Photonics West, 8927-28, 7 pages.
• Kostuk, R. K., Russo, J. M., Zhang, D., Gordon, M., Vorndran, S., & Wu, Y. (2014, April/Spring). Holographic grating over lens spectrum splitting for CPV applications. In Concentrating Photovoltaic Conference, 3.
• Kostuk, R. K., Russo, J., Vorndran, S., & Wu, Y. (2014, June/Summer). Comparison of dispersive and non-dispersive spectrum splitting techniques for photovoltaic systems. In Photovoltaic Specialist Conference, 2257,2261.
• Kostuk, R. K., Vorndran, S. D., Ayala, S., Wu, Y., Russo, J., Friedlein, J. T., & Luscombe, C. K. (2014, October/Fall). Holographic spectral beamsplitting for increased organic photovoltaic conversion efficiency. In SPIE Organic Photonics+ Electronics, 918423-918423.
• Russo, J. M., Zhang, D., Gordon, M., Vorndran, S. D., Wu, Y., & Kostuk, R. K. (2013). Grating-over-lens concentrating photovoltaic spectrum splitting systems with volume holographic optical elements. In SPIE Solar Energy+ Technology, 882106--882106.
• Gordon, M., Zhang, D., Vorndran, S., Russo, J. M., Luscombe, C. K., Shaheen, S. E., & Kostuk, R. K. (2012). Planar holographic spectrum-splitting PV module design. In SPIE Solar Energy+ Technology, 846808--846808.
• Zhang, D., Gordon, M., Russo, J. M., Vorndran, S., Escarra, M., Atwater, H., & Kostuk, R. K. (2012). Reflection hologram solar spectrum-splitting filters. In SPIE Solar Energy+ Technology, 846807--846807.

Presentations

• Kostuk, R. K. (2017, June). Holographic Applications in Medical Imaging and Photovoltaic SystemsMicrosoft.
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  R. K. Kostuk, ``Holographic Applications in Medical Imaging and Photovoltaic Systems,’’Presented at Microsoft, 22 June 2017.
• Kostuk, R. K. (2017, October). Holographic Applications in Medical Imaging and Photovoltaic Systems. Colloquia. College of Optical Sciences, The University of Arizona.
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  R. K. Kostuk, ``Holographic Applications in Medical Imaging and Photovoltaic Systems,’’Presented at the College of Optical Sciences Colloquia, 6 October 2017.
• Kostuk, R. K. (2017, September). Holographic Applications in Medical Imaging and Photovoltaic Systems,. Princeton University.
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  R. K. Kostuk, ``Holographic Applications in Medical Imaging and Photovoltaic Systems,’’Presented at Princeton University, 26 September 2017.
• Kostuk, R. K. (2016, Spring). Holographic Applications in Medical Imaging and Photovoltaic Systems. Colloquia. College of Optical Sciences, The University of Arizona.
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  R. K. Kostuk, ``Holographic Applications in Medical Imaging and Photovoltaic Systems,’’Presented at the College of Optical Sciences Colloquia, 31 March 2016.

Other Teaching Materials

• Kostuk, R. K. (2016. Holographic Applications in Solar Energy-Conversion Processes. SPIE Spotlight, SPIE Press.
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  R. K. Kostuk, et al., ``Holographic Applications in Solar Energy-Conversion Processes,’’ SPIE Spotlight, SPIE Press, ISBN 9781510602120, dx.doi.org/10.1117/3.2239798 (2016).

Others

• Ayala, P. S., Deline, C. A., Marion, W. F., Sekulic, W. R., & Stein, J. S. (2020). Understanding Bifacial PV Modeling: Raytracing and View Factor Models.
• Pelaez, S. A., Deline, C. A., Greenberg, P., Stein, J., & Kostuk, R. (2020). Model and Validation of Single-Axis Tracking with Bifacial Photovoltaics.
• Angel, R. P., Kostuk, R. K., Holman, Z., & Wheelwright, B. M. (2019). Tandem photovoltaic module with diffractive spectral separation.
• Kostuk, R. K., Vorndran, S. D., Zhang, D., Russo, J. M., & Gordon, M. (2019). Holographic diffraction-through-aperture spectrum splitting system and method.
• Barbastathis, G., Luo, Y., Kostuk, R. K., & Barton, J. K. (2017). System, method and apparatus for phase contrast enhanced multiplexing of images.
• Kostuk, R. K., Castro, J. M., Gelsinger-Austin, P. J., & Brownlee, J. W. (2017). Confocal rainbow volume holographic imaging system.
• Kostuk, R. K., Gelsinger-Austin, P. J., Brownlee, J. W., Barton, J. K., De, L. E., & Gordon, M. (2016). Volume holographic imaging system (VHIS) endoscope.