Abe Ghanbari Ph.D., Mba, Dtm

Abe Ghanbari, PHD, MBA, DTM has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Abe has held leadership roles in various companies, demonstrating their ability to drive success and growth. Currently, Abe is the Vice President of Product Management at Boston Semi Equipment, where they are responsible for overseeing product development and management. Prior to this, they served as the President of Folium Consulting and Vice President Engineering Technology at Onto Innovation. At Materion Precision Optical Coating, they held the position of VP Technology and Innovation, contributing to the company's advancements in technology and innovation. Abe's impressive track record includes serving as Chief Solutions Officer and VP Technology at Semblant + HZO, where they successfully transferred Semblant's plasma nano-coating technology to HZO and secured partnerships with top-tier mobile phone companies. In their role as Vice President/GM at NovaSolar Technologies, they secured significant funding and managed the design and deployment of a-Si solar processing equipment. Abe also served as Vice President/GM at VLOC, where they led a large team and improved the company's gross margin and operational efficiency. Abe's experience also includes serving as COO/Executive Vice President at Dielectric Systems Inc, where they played a crucial role in securing funding and overseeing the development and market launch of innovative technology. Throughout their career, Abe has achieved notable accomplishments and received recognition for their contributions, including winning the "Best Technology Award" from Japanese Semiconductor Consortium "Selete". With their diverse background and exceptional leadership skills, Abe Ghanbari has made a significant impact in multiple industries.

Abe Ghanbari holds multiple degrees from reputable universities. Abe has a Ph.D. in Applied & Engineering Physics from Cornell University. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Furthermore, they possess an MBA in Operations and Marketing from Saint Mary's College. Abe Ghanbari also earned a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Plasma Science & Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.