Justin Stay

Justin Stay, Ph.D. has a diverse work history in the field of optical engineering. Justin is currently the Director of Optical Systems Engineering at Luna Innovations, a position they have held since April 2021. Prior to this role, they served as the Product Development Manager at Luna Innovations from October 2018 to April 2021.

Before joining Luna Innovations, Dr. Stay worked at Micron Optics, Inc. from March 2012 to October 2018. Justin held the positions of Director of Engineering from July 2017 to October 2018 and Lead Optical Engineer from March 2012 to July 2017.

Dr. Stay's career also includes a role as a Senior Engineer at Dynetics, Inc. from January 2010 to March 2012. Justin began their professional career as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Georgia Institute of Technology from May 2004 to December 2009.

In addition, Dr. Stay briefly worked as an Optical Systems Engineer at ADVA Optical Networking in 2007.

Overall, Dr. Justin Stay's work experience demonstrates their expertise in optical systems engineering, product development, and research, enabling him to succeed in their current role as Director of Optical Systems Engineering at Luna Innovations.

Justin Stay, Ph.D., earned their Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2003. Justin then went on to complete their Master of Science degree in the same field at the same institution in 2005. Justin further expanded their education by pursuing and successfully obtaining their Doctor of Philosophy degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 2009. Their study specialization was within the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.