AlphaMicron’s scientific team is composed of distinguished cross-disciplinary liquid crystal scientists with diverse scientific and technical backgrounds, collaborating to solve specific light related problems in new ways. We live and breathe this work, whether we’re in our labs creating groundbreaking new products or presenting upon invitation at prestigious scientific societies. We enjoy the science as well as the industry and academic interactions fostered as a result of our work.
To us, “diversity” means much more than experience in a wide range of scientific disciplines. We value our team’s ability to bring a wide range of life experiences and perspectives to what we do. Not only does it enrich our daily working environment but, in these differing perspectives, we find solutions, allowing for unprecedented innovation and impact.
Leadership
A dedicated leader, he has grown the company from its early days in a garage to its present day multi-million dollar success story without any outside investors.
He holds a PhD in physics from Oklahoma State University and is an alumni of Harvard Business School’s executive education program. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Chemical Physics at Kent State University, the world-renowned program from which he has recruited all of AlphaMicron’s scientists. To date, Bahman has authored over 75 scientific papers and holds over 90 US and International patents. Unique in his equal love for both Star Trek and Star Wars, he is thrilled to spend his days creating futuristic technology others can only dream of.
His ability to provide innovative liquid crystals solutions is highlighted by his maintenance of a number of publications and patents. He also runs AlphaMicron’s electronics lab. A Hungarian native, he received both his MS and PhD in Physics from Eotvos Lorand University, Budapest. Tamas has trained all over the world: after holding research assistant posts at the Research Institute for Particle and Nuclear Physics and the Research Institute for Solid State Physics, both in Budapest, he completed a post-doctoral Fellowship at Edinburgh University’s Department of Electrical Engineering, finally making his way to Kent State University’s Liquid Crystal Institute, where he currently holds an adjunct assistant professorship. When not in the lab or solving his colleagues’ IT problems, Tamas is a robotic whiz with a soft spot for the more “ancient” science of watches and clocks. An athlete who loves to push his limits, he is proud of his personal record holding a plank position for 10 minutes, and has even tried Parkour!
She holds a PhD in Organic Chemistry from Moscow State University, where the focus of her research was the development of new synthetic methodologies specifically applicable for the synthesis of liquid crystals. Additionally, Lucy completed a fellowship at the Institute of Technology for Chemistry and Biology (New University of Lisbon, Portugal) in asymmetric organic synthesis as well as a post-doctoral position at Chemistry Department at Kent State University, where she was involved in the design, synthesis and characterization of chiral nonlinear optical chromophores, chromophores for polymeric photorefractive materials as well as various liquid crystals with unique optical properties. Lucy left KSU to join AMI in 2000, where she started the AMI’s chemistry department. Under her guidance, AlphaMicron’s chemistry department has grown over the years, from a single fume hood into a full chemical production facility producing world class dyes and other materials. She has also co-authored multiple papers and is inventor on numerous patents. When she leaves the her laboratory domain, Lucy enjoys travel and spending time with family.
various devices including new VR/AR/MR visors, see-through displays, camera lens light shutters, voice-activated devices and many more. He works closely with our private and government clients to solve their light management problems.
A native of Mexico, Pedro holds a Ph.D from the Liquid Crystal Institute at Kent State University (researching soft condensed matter systems) and a B.S. in Physics from the University of Guanajuato . He is still trying to get used to the snow in Ohio, and when he’s not in the lab, he stays indoors, solving other physics problems; currently – the nonlinear behavior of chains.
With over 30 years of experience in liquid crystal manufacturing, Eui-Yeul was responsible for development of the processes and manufacturing techniques that enabled e-Tint to be implemented on plastic substrates. Prior to joining AlphaMicron, he was a Senior Liquid Crystals engineer at Samsung. He joined AlphaMicron in 2001 after receiving his MS from the Liquid Crystal Institute. When he leaves the lab, he takes road trips across the USA; he has seen more US highways than anyone else at the company (and most people, generally)!
An award-winning scientist with over 30 years of experience in the field of optical physics, spectroscopy, and lasers, Antonio uses his knowledge of ANSI optics to characterize material and device performance of active light management solutions in mission critical situations. He received his BS, MSc, and Ph.D. in Optical Physics at the Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana-Iztapalapa (UAM-I), Mexico and remains a member of the Mexican Academy of Sciences. Antonio has received awards for his contribution to the fields of optics and physics, including the Weizmann Prize. His many publications have appeared in peer reviewed journals in the areas of optics, lasers, liquid crystals, and spectroscopy. He is also co-inventor of a number of AlphaMicron patents. Prior to his current role, Dr. Munoz was Head of the Laboratory of Magneto-Optics and Spectroscopy (UAM-I, 1989-2010), and co-chair of the program “Sundays with Science” (AMC, 1995-1999). In his off time, he regularly tours local and regional art museums and is considered a connoisseur in Mexican-American fusion food by his colleagues!
…as well as next generation materials and prototype development. Currently, he is heading our research effort with NASA. He received his PhD in Chemistry from Kent State University, followed by a multi-year fellowship at the Liquid Crystal Institute working with liquid crystal polymer materials. An international researcher, Paul has worked in world-renowned research institutions across the globe, including Tokyo University, Eindhoven Technical University, University of Freiburg, and Kyoto University. He has co-authored multiple publications and patents. Paul is fluent in Russian and Japanese, is a talented vegetable farmer and enjoys playing cards and cooking.
…transforming them into manufacturable products for our clients. After receiving his BA in Applied Physics from Hiram College, Roy spent time researching at the Liquid Crystal Institute, joining AlphaMicron is 1999 as a liquid crystal engineer. For nearly two decades, he has worked in a variety of capacities with AlphaMicron’s R&D, product development and technical sales teams. Roy is a co-inventor in a number of AlphaMicron patents and publications. In his free time, he runs away from the lab (literally); has completed two IronMans and routinely competes in marathons and triathlons.
…test, and obtain approval for e-Tint spectacles and goggles for the military’s APEL list. In addition to managing the product life cycle for the Military and Tactical products developed in-house, she works with Quality Assurance Manager to ensure compliance with the ISO system. Christine has been with the company since 2002, originally starting with the research and development group. Prior to that, she worked with liquid crystals for displays and for telecommunication products. At home, Christine enjoys working with her hands, be it baking a triple layer chocolate mousse cake, sewing a stuffed frog for her two children, or putting down a patio with her husband in their yard.
Her artistic background and experience in sales has afforded her the ability to balance creativity with the need for precise quality. She excels at managing her production group, balancing innovation with our commitment to excellence. Ysabel started at AlphaMicron as an artist with the fashion group and, three collections later, was promoted to Art Director, where she was responsible for expanding AlphaMicron’s sales team, as well as creating and managing the e-Tint (formerly AMI Powersports) brand. Ysabel holds a BFA in sculpture from Kent State University. Outside of the office, she enjoys travel, music, herbalism, and singing with her singer-songwriter husband, Roger. Together they are raising two daughters and reside in a happy home in Kent.