Michael Grundmann is an accomplished engineer and scientist with extensive experience in optoelectronics and semiconductor technologies. At Glo-USA, Michael served as Principal Engineer, focusing on high-performance nano-structures for light emitters. Previously, as Senior Scientist at Lumileds Lighting, contributions to MOCVD growth and characterization of InGaN materials advanced LED technology. Michael's early research at the University of California Santa Barbara involved groundbreaking work in optoelectronic devices. At X, the moonshot factory, leadership in early-stage projects emphasized technology with societal impact. As Senior Epitaxy Scientist at Soraa, Michael developed production-ready MOCVD epitaxy recipes for LEDs, while current research at Meta centers on microLED technology and augmented reality systems. Michael holds a BS in Applied and Engineering Physics from Cornell University and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
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