Ben McMillen

Ben McMillen is a skilled Senior Mechatronics Engineer at Liom since April 2022, with extensive experience in mechatronics and photonics. Previous roles include R&D Mechatronics Engineer at FEMTOprint SA, where responsibilities involved the design and maintenance of laser machining centers, and Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions at EPFL and Eindhoven University of Technology, focusing on laser-induced material modifications and specialized laser machining platforms. McMillen holds a Doctorate in Photonics and Optics from the University of Pittsburgh and has contributed to various research initiatives, including joint projects at the University of Sydney and collaborative research on ultrafast laser fabrication. A solid foundation in engineering was established through a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Engineering, both from the University of Pittsburgh.