Vahan Malkhasyan

Vahan Malkhasyan, PhD, is an experienced professional in research and development, currently serving as a Research and Development Project Manager and Research And Development Scientist at ROLEX since January 2022. Previously, Vahan held positions as a Laser R&D Engineer at DM Surfaces and as a PhD Researcher at FEMTO-ST Institute, where work focused on femtosecond laser micro-/nano-structuration and surface replication techniques. Vahan's expertise includes surface characterization using advanced microscopy techniques and laser material processing for super-hydrophobic and super-hydrophilic surfaces. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Science of Engineering from UBFC and an MSc in Physics for Optics and Nanoscience from École Polytechnique. Vahan's career includes research internships with notable institutions such as the CEA and Saint-Gobain, contributing to projects involving nanoimprint lithography, steel corrosion analysis, and the migration of nanoparticles.