Francesco Crisafi

Francesco Crisafi is an accomplished professional in the field of physics and engineering, currently serving as Chief Technology Officer, R&D Manager, and Lead Engineer at Cambridge Raman Imaging since October 2020. Prior experience includes roles as a Laser Engineer at Bright Solutions Srl, where Francesco focused on short-pulse generation in fiber and solid-state lasers, and as an Application Scientist at Zurich Instruments AG, providing technical sales and support for lock-in amplifiers. Francesco's research background includes a fellowship at the University of Zurich, specializing in super-resolution label-free microscopy, and a PhD in Physics from Politecnico di Milano, where involvement in various teaching roles and research projects in coherent Raman microscopy was noted. Educational qualifications consist of a PhD, a Master's degree in Engineering Physics with a focus on Nano-Optics and Photonics, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Physics from Politecnico di Milano. Early education concluded with a High School qualification in Classical Studies from Liceo Classico G. Parini.