Zvi Yaniv

A prolific inventor, scientist, and author, Dr. Zvi Yaniv has received over 300 patents, primarily in the fields of liquid crystal displays, image digitizers, and nanotechnology. Founded and managed Applied Nanotech Holdings, Inc. and Applied Nanotech, (1996-2014), pioneering nanotechnology in electron field emission from carbon films/carbon nanotubes for display applications, nanocomposites, inks and pastes for the printed electronics industry, thermal management materials, sensors, and large outdoor electronic displays. Founded Electronic Billboard Technology (EBT), which made "sun-visible" standard LCDs. Founder of Kent Display Systems in Kent, Ohio, the "no-power" reflective LCD Company and Optical Imaging Systems, Inc. (OIS) in Troy, Michigan. Founded Unipac, now AU Optronics, one of the premier display companies in the world. Recognized by colleagues worldwide and is the recipient of numerous awards for his inventions. BS Physics/Mathematics, MS Electro-optics, Hebrew University of Jerusalem; MS, Ph.D. Physics (liquid crystals), Kent State University.