Photonics thought leader with a focus on LED lighting, laser diodes, wide bandgap semiconductors and gallium nitride. Extensive experience in R&D and product development. Created some of the most innovative LEDs for solid-state lighting. Worked with and for major companies in the LED market, including Philips and start-ups. C-Level Executive experience. PhD in Electrical Engineering. Global speaker including invited and keynote presentations. Author of over 90 peer-reviewed publications. More than 160 US patents granted. IEEE and IES Fellow. Patent expert witness for matters in US District Court, PTAB and International Arbitration. Specialties: Wide Bandgap Semiconductors, LED Technologies, R&D Operations, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Material Characterization, Device Design, Recruitment, Hiring, Project Management, IP Portfolios, Offshore Distributed Teams, Intellectual Property (IP), Patents, LED Expert, Expert Witnessemail: info@arkesso.comhttps://arkesso.com/about/mobile: +1 650 823 4007
Listed skills include Semiconductors, Optics, R&D, Product Development, and 46 others.