Erica Chen

Erica Chen is a seasoned professional in technical program management and engineering, currently serving as the Manager of Technical Program Management for Photonics Platforms at Applied Materials since September 2023. Previously, Erica held significant roles at Applied Materials, including Technical Program Manager and Senior Process Engineer, where responsibilities encompassed customer engagement, project management, and improving optical performance metrics. Erica's foundational experience includes a Graduate Teaching Assistantship and research positions at Georgia Institute of Technology, Carnegie Mellon University, and Stanford University, focusing on chemistry and materials science. Erica holds a Master of Science in Chemistry from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Carnegie Mellon University.