Geoffrey Wicks

Geoffrey Wicks is a highly skilled engineer specializing in Lidar systems, currently serving as a Staff Lidar Systems Engineer at Aurora since January 2022, focusing on applications in self-driving technologies. Prior to this role, Wicks held various positions at ILX Lightwave - A Newport Company, including Test Engineering Supervisor, where responsibilities encompassed the design and management of metrology systems and laboratory accreditation. Wicks also served as Photovoltaic Laboratory Manager and Application Engineer, characterizing photovoltaic cells in an ISO-accredited lab. Earlier in the career, Wicks conducted significant research at Montana State University, contributing to advancements in nonlinear optics and Lidar technology, while also excelling in educational roles as a graduate and undergraduate teaching assistant. Wicks holds a Master of Science in Physics and a Bachelor of Science in Physics, both from Montana State University-Bozeman.