Dennis I. Robbins

Dr. Robbins leads business development efforts for Max-IR. He has over 43 years of experience in the semiconductor and technology industries and has held a variety of management and executive roles, including responsibilities over multiple fabrication facilities for mixed-signal ICs as a Vice President at Texas Instruments. Dr. Robbins has been involved in various early-stage technology companies as an entrepreneur and has demonstrated success in recruiting talent, defining products and technologies, and managing companies’ operations.

He holds a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics from Arizona State University and 11 issued U.S. patents. His academic research involved the use of Raman spectroscopy to study and model the electron-phonon interaction associated with defects in insulators. He is responsible for understanding system-level applications and customer requirements and working with the team to help assure the development work is aligned with meeting those requirements. In addition, he provides operational experience and guidance for overall project and logistics management.