Dr. Mark C. Harrison
Assistant Professor, Fowler School of Engineering
Dr. Harrison earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California. After completing his education, he worked in industry in diverse roles before joining the faculty at Chapman.
Graduate Students
Marjan Bazian
Marjan Bazian is a fourth-year PhD student in Computational and Data Science with a Master’s degree in Photonics. She has extensive experience in simulating photonic devices, both linear and nonlinear, using plasmonic and photonic crystal materials with multiphysics software. Her research includes the design and optimization of advanced nanophotonic structures.
Currently, Marjan is focused on analyzing optical data using data science computations. Her work bridges the gap between photonics and data science, aiming to develop innovative solutions in the field of optical computing and information processing.
Anjali Chandra
Anjali Chandra is a first-year M.S. student in Electrical Engineering. She is from the SF Bay Area and is currently interning at Northrop Grumman. Anjali competes on Chapman’s Track and Field team, and enjoys traveling, camping with her family, and spending time with friends at the beach.
Kevin Le
Kevin Le is a second-year M.S. student in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, anticipated graduation Spring 2026. He graduated from Chapman with a B.S. in Computer Science in the University Honors Program and minors in Leadership Studies and Information Security & Policy. As a first-generation student, Kevin is passionate about innovative research and social impact. He founded the Google Developer Groups at Chapman to create tech solutions for community needs and the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Kevin has conducted multidisciplinary research in quantum computing, photonics, radiative cooling, and cybersecurity, and enjoys mentoring first-generation and Honors students.
Aidan Millsap
Aidan Millsap earned his degree from Chapman as a Computer Engineering Major and Buisness Minor. He is currently in the graduate EECS program. He is from San Diego and also competes on the Chapman Track and Field team. Aidan is a very hands on person and loves to build and learn how things work. He likes to cook, play spikeball, go to the beach, and go camping with friends.
Undergraduate Researchers
Edison Lin
My name is Edison Lin, and I am pursuing a degree in electrical engineering with a minor in Visual Effects. I am from San Francisco and enjoy playing video games and spending time with my friends in my free time. I look forward to gaining insights into the practical aspects of working in the field of electrical engineering through working for Dr. Harrison.
Max Randall
I am pursuing a Computer Science degree with a Physics minor at Chapman University. Through working with Dr. Harrison on his photonics projects, I hope to better understand what exactly light is and how it behaves. I spend my free time taking photos through my telescope, coding, lifting weights, and playing video games.
Max Richter
Max Richter is a sophomore Computer Science major and intends to declare a physics minor. He is from Portland, Oregon. In his free time he likes to lift weights, read, develop video games, go on hikes and go to the beach.
Evan Savvas
Hi I’m Evan and I am a sophomore Computer Engineering major originally from Anaheim who transferred to Chapman from the University of Oregon. I like to spend my free time lifting weights, playing games like factorio or stardew valley and watching Formula 1.
Open Positions
The Harrison Research Lab is looking for new members! If you are a current student at Chapman University (any major, any year) with an interest in learning more about optics, computer architecture, and digital information processing, reach out to Professor Harrison. If you are interested in applying to Chapman for grad school and working with Professor Harrison, reach out before applying. Come help us build something great!
Past Members
Brittney Kuhn
Then: Communication Studies, Chapman
After: Health and Strategic Communication M.S.
Connor Lydon
Then: Data Analytics & Business, Chapman
After: Wiliot
Sophia Crawford
Then: Data Science, Chapman
After: Comparative International Education, Chapman
Krishna Narayan
Then: VFX and Computer Science, Chapman
After: Nuro
Scott Cummings
Then: Computer Science, Chapman
After: Law School, Chapman University
Samuel Ellenhorn
Then: Computer Science, Chapman
After:
Nicholas Mirchandani
Then: Computer Science and Computer Engineering, Chapman
After: SpaceX
Michael Efseaff
Then: Computer Science, Chapman
After: Ernst & Young
Ryan Hong
Then: Computer Science, Chapman
After:
Suparna Pal
Then: Software Engineering, Chapman
After:
Kyle Wynne
Then: Software Engineering, Computer Engineering Minor, Chapman
After: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Wash. U. at St. Louis
Harrison Lab at Chapman 