Doron Barness

Doron Barness is an experienced Senior Director of R&D for Spectra-Physics Lasers and Ophir Optics, with a tenure at MKS Instruments since August 2016. Previously held roles include Director of R&D at Spectra Physics in Rehovot and Director of R&D at V-Gen in Tel-Aviv. Doron has a substantial background in laser technology, having worked as a Laser Development Physicist at Elbit Systems Ltd - ElOp from April 2009 to June 2013 and within product support at Sontronics from January 1999 to January 2006. Academic qualifications include a BSc in Physics and a Ph.D. in Physics from Bar Ilan University, where studies were completed between 1997 and 2009.