Joaquin Matres

Joaquin Matres is a seasoned photonics engineer and researcher with extensive experience across various prestigious organizations. Notable positions include serving as a Visiting Scholar at the University of California Davis, a Graduate Research Intern at Intel Corporation, and a Photonics Research Scientist at Hewlett-Packard Laboratories. As a founder of GDSFactory, Joaquin leads initiatives in the photonics domain and previously held key roles at PSIQUANTUM LTD, contributing to team building and open-source software development. Currently, Joaquin works at Google, focusing on utilizing Silicon Photonics IC chips to enhance internet access in developing countries. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Silicon Photonics and a Master's Degree in Technologies, Systems, and Communication Networks, both from Universitat Politècnica de València, as well as additional studies at Stanford University in communication leadership.