“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”

Driven by a diverse yet interconnected set of interests, including research, teaching and learning, excellence, community, spiritual life, empowerment, and growth, Dr. Sunda-Meya embodies a holistic approach to education. As a visionary leader, he strives to enable organizations to achieve their strategic vision and goals, equipping both faculty and students with the necessary tools and skills for success in the 21st century.

Dr. Sunda-Meya's true passion lies in inspiring students to reach new heights and guiding them towards their chosen science majors. He firmly believes in fostering a sense of balance between academic pursuits and personal well-being, encouraging students to challenge themselves and surpass their own expectations. As a dedicated mentor, he consistently invests his time and energy to help students not only become exceptional scientists and engineers but also better individuals.

Dr. Sunda-Meya's versatility is widely recognized, as he fearlessly embraces challenging and demanding responsibilities. His ability to adapt to different situations and deliver exceptional results sets him apart in the field of education. With his unique blend of expertise, leadership, and compassion, Dr. Sunda-Meya has garnered immense respect from peers and students alike.

Overall, Dr. Anderson Sunda-Meya exemplifies the ideal educator, combining a passion for research, a commitment to teaching and learning, and an unwavering dedication to student development. His mentorship and guidance empower students to exceed expectations and thrive both academically and personally.

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Interdisciplinary Academic Journey: Bridging Physics, Philosophy, Engineering, and Education

Dr. Sunda-Meya's extensive educational background, spanning physics, philosophy, and theology, equips him with a multidisciplinary perspective that enriches his teaching and research. His expertise in physics and engineering, coupled with his philosophical insights and language proficiency, enables him to bring a unique and holistic approach to his work.

I am fluent in English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Swahili, Kikongo, and Lingala. I can read German, Spanish, Latin and Ancient Greek.

2021 Winner of the Excellence in Physics Education Award awarded by the American Physical Society

Dr. Anderson Sunda-Meya's exemplary contributions to education and physics were honored with the prestigious Excellence in Physics Education Award by the American Physical Society in 2021. This distinguished recognition commends his multifaceted support and inspiration to students and faculty at Xavier University of Louisiana, as well as his robust physics outreach efforts in the New Orleans region. Dr. Sunda-Meya's sustained commitment to recruiting, retaining, mentoring, teaching, incorporating service learning, and conducting research with African American physics students has made a profound impact on the academic community. This award not only acknowledges his dedication but also highlights his exceptional efforts in fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment. Dr. Sunda-Meya's outstanding achievements and unwavering commitment to education continue to inspire and empower both students and colleagues alike.

Latest presentation: An Evaluation of Direct Image Based Visual Tracking System for Autonomous Manipulation

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This research paper was presented by Dr. Sunda-Meya at the IECON 2022 – 48th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, in Brussels, Belgium. The paper delves into the assessment of a direct image-based visual tracking system for autonomous manipulation. The authors explore the capabilities and effectiveness of this system, focusing on its application in facilitating autonomous manipulation tasks. The study provides valuable insights and findings that contribute to the advancement of visual tracking systems in the field of industrial electronics.

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Thermal lensing-induced soliton molecules in beta-phase gallium oxide

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This study focuses on the phenomenon of thermal lensing and its impact on the formation of soliton molecules in β-phase gallium oxide. The authors investigate the optical properties of the material and explore the conditions under which soliton molecules can be generated due to thermal effects. The research contributes to our understanding of soliton dynamics and the influence of thermal lensing in gallium oxide, offering insights into the behavior of light in nonlinear optical systems.

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Latest publication: Elliptic solitons in optical fiber media

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We examine the evolution of a time-varying perturbation signal pumped into a monomode fiber in the anomalous dispersion regime. We establish analytically that the perturbation evolves into a conservative pattern of periodic pulses whose structures and profiles share a close similarity with the so-called soliton-crystal states recently observed in fiber media.

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Presentation at the 2015 International Chemical Congress of Pacific Basin Societies (PACIFICHEM™)

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PACIFICHEM 2015 took place in Honolulu, Hawaii, December 15-20. We presented three posters.

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Invited talk at the 10th IEEE Nanotechnology Materials and Devices Conference (NMDC 2015)

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NMDC 2015 was held in Anchorage Alaska, on 13-16th September, 2015. My talk title was: “Synthesis and characterization of MoS2 nanostructures and 2D layers using Pulsed laser depostion system”

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