Welcome to the Laser Focus World Podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of photonics and optics. With a legacy dating back to 1965, Laser Focus ...
Here if the latest roundup of some of the most interesting and exciting news impacting the photonics industry!
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A journey from academia to startup
Here is another fun chat Host Justine Murphy had during Photonics West in January. This one is with Daniel Shaddock, CEO and co-founder of Liquid Instruments, a developer of reconfigurable test and measurement solutions for scientists and engineers.
Before founding this startup a decade ago, he was a professor at the Australian National University and a Directors Fellow at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab. He's a physicist, an engineer, and an entrepreneur with many years of expertise in optical and electronic instrumentation, ultimately helping accelerate research and development across industries.
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Bridging industry, academia, and diversity
This episode features Dr. Olivia Wheeler-Williams, coatings development manager at Edmund Optics, who has been named a 2025 Optica Ambassador, a position that allows her to help strengthen ties between academia and industry.
Olivia met up with host Justine Murphy during Photonics West back in early February, where they talked about things like her work at Edmund, being a mentor, and the importance of diversity in optics.
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AI/optics/CHIPS Act: A combo for the future
This episode features Todd Haugen, CEO of Enablence. He has more than 30 years of experience in the industry … including a two-decade-stint at Microsoft, where he led several large-scale engineering projects.
In our chat, we talked about many things impacting the industry, including the growing relationship between AI and optics, thoughts on the CHIPS Act, and what motivates his dedication.
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Dr. Andrea Armani: Engineer, researcher, mentor
This episode features Dr. Andrea Armani, senior director of engineering and physical sciences at the Ellison Medical Institute and longtime professor at the University of Southern California. Host Justine Murphy sat down with her in San Francisco last month, as they prepared for Photonics West.
The pair talked about Dr. Armani's career venture with the Ellison Medical Institute, her love of teaching and mentoring engineering students, her perspectives on the photonics industry, and what the future holds.
Welcome to the Laser Focus World Podcast, where we dive deep into the fascinating world of photonics and optics. With a legacy dating back to 1965, Laser Focus World has been a trusted source for comprehensive global coverage of technologies, applications, and markets in these dynamic fields.
Join us as we bring you the latest news and insights from the forefront of the photonics industry. Our episodes feature interviews and discussions with industry and research experts, providing valuable perspectives on the issues, technologies, and trends shaping the photonics community.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in photonics, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying informed and inspired. Tune in and stay laser-focused on the future of light-based technologies.
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