Technology and business development related to semiconductor packaging and interconnect technologies; CTO of two companies in that field. 15 years of venture capital experience (including alternative energy and 'cleantech' technologies), 25 years in various R&D roles in the electronics industry.Specialties: Electronic packaging and interconnect technologies. Nanotechnology. R&D management. Venture investing in semiconductors, physical IT, materials science, and advanced energy generation and storage technologies. Superconducting devices and circuits. Quantum computing. Heat transfer. Technical due diligence for VCs, particularly in areas that involve novel devices or hardware.IEEE Fellow