Distinguished optoelectronics expert with over 40 years of industry experience in photonic integrated circuits, electro-optic polymer modulators, and optical communications technologies. Served as Professor of Optoelectronics and held multiple CEO positions including leadership of a major publicly-traded company, driving technological innovation in data center optical interconnects and high-speed communications. Named inventor on over 230 U.S. patents and recognized as a Fellow of multiple prestigious professional societies and national academies.

Brings deep technical expertise spanning semiconductor lasers, VCSELs, InP and silicon photonic platforms, fiber optic transceivers, and optoelectronic packaging. Extensive executive experience navigating product development, manufacturing scale-up, and market positioning in telecommunications, data communications, and optical networking industries.

Formal Education

  • Doctor of Engineering (honorary) from a leading research institution
  • Ph.D. in Engineering from a major research university
  • Master of Business Administration from a leading business school
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from a top-tier research university
  • Chartered Professional Engineer designation

Career Highlights

  • CEO and CTO at a photonics company
  • Chairman, CEO, and Director of a major publicly-traded photonics company
  • Chief Technology Officer and Consultant at an optoelectronics company
  • President and CEO of a photonics company specializing in integrated circuit design
  • Professor and Chair of Optoelectronics at a major research university, advancing photonic integrated circuit and optoelectronic integrated circuit design and manufacturing
  • General Manager and CTO at a semiconductor wafer development company, leading product development for solar, power, and lighting applications
  • Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at a leading research university, fostering technology industry partnerships
  • Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of a leading industry standards organization, representing industry roadmaps and best practices

Expert Qualifications

  • Retained as technical expert witness in 180+ patent litigation cases, including 20+ trials and 60+ depositions across multiple federal courts and patent proceedings
  • Testified as expert for major technology companies in multiple patent investigations and proceedings related to optoelectronics and photonics
  • Served as consulting expert in landmark cases spanning optical communications, semiconductor integration, and device fabrication
  • Provided expert testimony to U.S. Congress on industry competitiveness and technological development