Stuart Brinkley

Stuart Brinkley is a seasoned professional currently serving as a Manager and Senior Process Engineer at Applied Materials, where they lead the XPS characterization lab. With a PhD in Electrical Engineering from UC Santa Barbara, they have extensive experience in optoelectronics, including device characterization and process development for semiconductor materials. Previously, Stuart held roles at Intermolecular and Glo-USA, focusing on LED technology and metrology. Their early career includes internship experiences at the Naval Research Laboratory and UCLA MaC Lab, where they designed optical sensors and modeled capacitive sensors, respectively. Stuart is recognized for their strong leadership abilities, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to enhancing energy efficiency.