Ian Parsons

Ian Parsons is a Junior Process Engineer at Alluxa, Inc since September 2019, responsible for overseeing the production of thin-film coatings in vacuum coating chambers and enhancing the process through analysis and operational improvements. Previous roles include Associate Engineer, where Ian designed and modeled coatings using TFCalc, and Metrology Technician, managing the operation of advanced optical measurement equipment and contributing to manufacturing decisions based on spectral performance. Ian also served as a Volunteer Physics Tutor at the University of California, Davis, providing academic support in advanced physics topics. Academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with a concentration in Materials Science from the University of California, Davis, and multiple Associate of Science degrees in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics from Santa Rosa Junior College.