Eric Gans

Eric Gans has more than 12 years of experience in various roles within the defense and technology industries. Eric is currently serving as the Vice President of Business Development for Advanced Technologies at Physical Optics Corporation since October 2018. In their previous role at Applied Research Associates from October 2012 to September 2018, Eric was a Business Development Specialist and Principal Engineer. Eric focused on developing products and programs in augmented reality technology and secured over $8 million in government funding.

Prior to that, Eric worked at Physical Optics Corporation from 2006 to 2012. Eric held the positions of Director of Systems Engineering, Group Leader and Production Manager, Team Leader and Production Manager, and Research Scientist. During their time at Physical Optics Corporation, they led the research and development efforts, generated significant revenues, and fostered the growth of power management technologies. Overall, Eric has a strong background in business development, research and development, and program management.

Eric Gans completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering at UCLA from 1996 to 2001. Eric then pursued a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering at UCLA from 2001 to 2003. Afterward, they went on to obtain a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UCLA between 2003 and 2006.