Spencer Ferguson

Spencer Ferguson, PhD, currently serves as Principal Engineer in Silicon Photonics Integration at GlobalFoundries, overseeing technical program management and platform transfer to full manufacturing release. With prior experience at GlobalFoundries as Principal Engineer in Silicon Photonics Product Development, responsibilities included managing customer prototype projects and driving process improvements. Spencer also worked as Senior Staff Process Development Engineer at SkyWater Technology Foundry, focusing on developing photonics processes on a 200mm silicon platform. Earlier roles include R&D Engineer and Wafer Process Engineer at Archcom Technology, Research Assistant at Rutgers University, and a certification as a powerlifting coach. Spencer holds a PhD and an MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Duke University, along with a BS in Materials Science and Engineering from Rutgers University.