Yuri Sikorski

Yuri Sikorski has a diverse work experience in the field of semiconductor and laser technology, engineering, and optical design. Yuri has held various leadership roles in prominent companies such as Excelitas Technologies Corp., where they served as the Vice President of the Semiconductor and Laser Technology Business Unit. Prior to that, they worked as the Sr. Director of the Commercial Products Business Unit and the New Products division at the same company.

Before joining Excelitas Technologies Corp., Yuri worked at Photon Control Inc. as the Sr. VP of Engineering and as the Chair of the Technology Advisory Council. Yuri also served as the Sr. Director of Engineering at MKS Instruments, Integrated Solutions Business, and previously at Newport Corporation.

Yuri's earlier career includes positions such as the Optical Engineering Manager at Beckman Coulter Life Sciences Division and roles as a consultant in various companies, such as Arbor Photonics, Translume Inc., IA Inc./Three Fold Sensors, and GE Analytical Instruments.

Yuri has a strong academic background and has worked as a Tenured Assoc. Professor of Physics and Photonics at Kettering University. Yuri has made several contributions to the field with their publications and conference presentations.

Overall, Yuri Sikorski has extensive experience in the areas of semiconductor and laser technology, engineering, and optical design, with a strong leadership background in various companies.

Yuri Sikorski obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Management from Colorado State University in 2016. Prior to that, they earned a Ph.D. in Physics - Photonics/Optics from The University of Toledo from 1996 to 2000. Yuri also holds an M.S. degree in Physics and Materials Sciences from The University of Toledo, which they completed from 1996 to 1998. Yuri Sikorski's education journey began with an M.S. degree in RF Physics and Electronics from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, which they completed from 1989 to 1994.