Senior optical engineer with nearly two decades of specialized experience designing advanced ophthalmic and medical imaging optical systems, with particular expertise in scanning laser ophthalmoscopes and optical coherence tomography. This expert specializes in intraocular lens characterization, thermal imaging systems (LWIR/MWIR), optical systems engineering, and radiometric analysis. Directed optical engineering at major defense and aerospace contractors and held principal-level consulting roles in precision optical design. Secured significant federal research funding and holds seven issued U.S. patents in ophthalmic imaging, optical scanning systems, and polarimetry methods.
Formal Education
- Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering (Optical Engineering) from University of Arizona
- Master of Science in Applied Physics (Optical Physics) from Oregon State University
- Bachelor of Science in Laser Optical Engineering Technology from Oregon Institute of Technology
Career Highlights
- Principal Optical Engineer at an independent optical consulting firm, providing specialized consulting on ophthalmic imaging systems and precision optical design
- Senior Optical Engineer at a major defense contractor, specializing in defense and aerospace optical systems
- Senior Optical Design Engineer at a leading optical systems company
- Senior Optical Engineer at a research-focused optics firm
- Research Scientist and Graduate Research Associate at a leading research university
- Named inventor on seven issued U.S. patents covering ophthalmic imaging, optical scanning systems, and polarimetry methods
Expert Qualifications
- Comprehensive expertise in design, analysis, and optimization of ophthalmic imaging systems including scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, optical coherence tomography systems, fundus cameras, and adaptive optics platforms
- Extensive proficiency in optical systems engineering, radiometric budgeting, stray light analysis and mitigation, tolerance analysis, and optical testing for medical device manufacturing
- Deep technical knowledge of multifocal and monofocal intraocular lens optical characterization, performance evaluation under various optical conditions, and visual outcome simulation
- Specialized expertise in head-mounted display optics, thermal imaging systems (LWIR/MWIR), and military/aerospace optical applications
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases can this expert support?
This expert handles ophthalmic medical device cases — scanning laser ophthalmoscopes, OCT systems, intraocular lenses. They also have military and aerospace optical background. They're moderately active in litigation, so they can support technical analysis and design work, though they're not a full-time expert witness.
What is this expert's technical background?
This expert has nearly 20 years designing optical systems, with a Ph.D. in optical engineering from University of Arizona and a master's in applied physics from Oregon State. They've worked as a senior optical engineer at defense contractors and optical firms, and now consult independently on ophthalmic imaging. They hold seven patents in ophthalmic imaging and optical scanning systems.
What technologies does this expert specialize in?
Scanning laser ophthalmoscopes and OCT systems are their main areas. They also work with intraocular lens characterization, wavefront sensing, adaptive optics, thermal imaging (LWIR/MWIR), and head-mounted display optics. They handle optical tolerance analysis, radiometric budgeting, and stray light mitigation as well.
- Scanning laser ophthalmoscope (SLO) design
- Optical coherence tomography (OCT) systems
- Intraocular lens (IOL) optical characterization
- Ophthalmic wavefront sensing
- Adaptive optics system design
- Thermal imaging (LWIR/MWIR)
- Head-mounted display optics
- Optical tolerance and manufacturing analysis
- U.S. District Courts
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board