......		Meeting Location: Emerging Enterprise Center at Foley Hoag the Bay Colony Corporate Center 1000 Winter Street, Suite 4000 (North Entrance) Waltham, MA  Meeting Time: 6:30 - 9:30 pm Meeting Cost: $25 public, $10 students and active military Register Online Map and Directions
	Tuesday, April 15, 2008 Photonics and Optics - Bright Ideas At the Speed of Light? Register Online Meeting Overview The Photonics and Optics field links a wide range of disciplines impacting the generation, use, control, delivery, and manipulation of light and its related properties. Among many of its mainstream uses, photonics/optics underpins much of our modern telecommunications and media infrastructure, security sensor/detector technology, lasers and light displays. However, the Boston-area’s researchers are pushing the limits of what photonics/optics makes possible just as regional entrepreneurs are aggressively seeking ways to commercialize that research. Photonics/Optics are increasingly critical in biomedical, nanofabrication, control and measurement applications to name a few. The April 15th EntreTech Forum focuses on understanding the present and future state of Photonics/Optics science and applications, and how entrepreneurs view related opportunities. Keynote: Dr. Thomas Bifano, Director of the Boston University Photonics Center, www.bu.edu/photonics Speakers: Mr. Paul Bierden, President & CEO, Boston Micromachines Corporation www.bostonmicromachines.com Dr. Alexei Erchak, Founder and CTO, Luminus Devices Inc. www.luminus.com Mr. David Patch, President, RSL Fiber Systems www.rslfibersystems.com KEYNOTE: Dr. Thomas Bifano, Director of the Boston University Photonics Center.  www.bu.edu/photonics Dr. Thomas Bifano serves as Director of the Boston University Photonics Center, and Professor of the Manufacturing Engineering Department at Boston University, with a joint appointment in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering.  He is also the Chief Technology Officer for Boston Micromachines Corporation. His research focuses on development useful devices with the aid of novel precision-manufacturing technologies.  Currently active projects center on development of an advanced class of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) for optical and biomedical applications.  Recent highlights include the development of a MEMS deformable mirror system that improves image resolution in microscopes and telescopes, a MEMS microvalve for ultra-precise flow control, and a segmented deformable mirror for optical encryption and optical computing. SPEAKERS: Mr. Paul Bierden, President & CEO, Boston Micromachines Corporation.  www.bostonmicromachines.com Paul Bierden received his B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Boston University, and has spent over 0 years working with small businesses.  Since co-founding Boston Micromachines in 9999, he has led pioneering research efforts in optical MEMS fabrication, system integration, and compact AO while overseeing multiple R&D contracts resulting in over $5M in research funding.  Mr. Bierden has also spearheaded the commercialization efforts of Boston Micromachines, which as resulted in worldwide sales of BMC's optical MEMS systems. Prior to joining Boston Micromachines, Mr. Bierden worked with Prism Corporation as Chief Research Engineer, where he helped launch the commercialization of optical disc manufacturing technolgoy.   Dr. Alexei Erchak, Founder & CTO, Luminus Devices Inc. www.luminus.com Dr. Alexei Erchak founded Luminus Devices in August of 2002 after earning his PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT.  Luminus Devices, Inc. develops and manufactures high performance solid state light sources for illumination applications including high definition TVs, video projectors, avionics displays, and lighting systems.  During his research, Dr. Erchak designed, fabricated and tested novel light sources using photonic lattices.   In particular, he pioneered the photonic lattice LED technology that forms the basis for Luminus Devices' PhlatLight technology.  Dr. Erchak brings technical depth in compound semiconductor devices, nanofabrication technology, condensed matter theory, and photonics.  As CTO of Luminus he manages the technology and intellectual property group.  Dr. Erchak is also a member of the board of directors of Luminus, playing an active role in strategic decision-making for all aspects of the company.  Among his many technical gifts, Dr. Erchak also brings formidable skills in stand-up improvisational comedy.   Mr. David Patch, President, RSL Fiber Systems www.rslfibersystems.com Mr. David Patch is the President of RSL Fiber Systems of East Hartford, CT.  A graduate of the US Naval Academy, he retired from the US Navy and started a career dedicated to transitioning new technology from research to commercialization.  He has served as Marketing and Business Development Vice President for small businesses and a large, fortune 100 company.  He has been the President of small R&D companies and has led the spin-off of new companies.  Mr. Patch has been a consultant to entrepreneurs starting new companies based on patented or innovative technologies.  He established Maine's SBIR assistant program and is a consultant to the National Science Foundation.  RSL Fiber Systems is currently providing advanced fiber optic delivered lighting systems to the US Navy's latest shipbuilding programs.
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