Faculty Member, Corporate CTO
Advisor to the CTO on Strategic Industries
About
CHRISTOPHER A. WHITE is an adviser to the CTO on Strategic Industries at Alcatel-Lucent, Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, New Jersey. He joined Bell Labs in 1997 after graduating with a Ph.D. in theoretical quantum chemistry from the University of California in Berkeley, California. His research interests include the development of computational models and methods for the simulation and control of interesting physical systems. This has included work in areas ranging from linear scaling quantum chemistry simulations, to acoustic scattering in slurries, to the design of microstructured optical devices and the global control of transparent optical mesh networks. Currently, Dr. White’s work in the Chief Scientist's Office focuses on understanding and implementing mechanisms for facilitating idea propagation and collaborative brainstorming as well as supporting the creation and growth of research partnerships between Bell Labs and external academic institutions.

