Thomas Albrecht

Thomas Albrecht serves as the VP of Engineering and Product Development at Molecular Vista since October 2015, specializing in scientific instrumentation that integrates atomic force microscopy with optical spectroscopy. Prior experience includes roles as an HGST Fellow at HGST, a Western Digital company from January 2004 to October 2015, where Thomas led advanced technology projects in hard disk drive and storage systems, as well as managing a research team focused on patterned media technology. Earlier career highlights feature a tenure at IBM Almaden Research Center from September 1989 to January 2004, where Thomas held various managerial positions, including overseeing the Micro- and Nanomechanics Group and the Advanced Concepts for Disk and Tape Storage. Thomas began professional activity as a design consultant at Park Scientific Instruments, contributing to the development of the company's first atomic force microscope. Educational credentials include a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Stanford University and a B.A. in Physics from Carleton College.