Ryan Connell

Ryan Connell is a highly experienced professional in the field of science and engineering, with a focus on optical design and materials science. Connell holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where involvement as a PhD candidate spanned from September 2013 to May 2019. Prior experience includes roles as a Postdoctoral Scientist at the University of Minnesota during the summer of 2019, as well as educational support as a Learning Assistant and Undergraduate Research Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin from 2010 to 2013, investigating topics such as white dwarf stars and piezoelectric harvesting. Connell further advanced technical expertise through positions at ASML as a Senior Optical Design Engineer and Senior Optical Sensing Engineer from August 2019 to January 2022. Academic achievements include a Bachelor of Science in Physics with High Honors from The University of Texas at Austin.