John Ohanian

John Ohanian is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in aerospace research and development. Currently serving as a Senior Research Scientist at LUNA Innovations since January 2015, John leads technical projects, manages engineering teams, and develops new technologies and intellectual property. Prior to this, John held positions at AVID LLC, including Director of Technology Development and Senior Aircraft Design Engineer, where significant contributions were made in UAV design and smart materials applications. Earlier roles include Graduate Research Assistant at Virginia Tech and Senior Software Engineer at IronCAD, where John specialized in CAD software development. Academic credentials include a PhD and MS in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech, a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a BA in Natural Science from Covenant College.