Cliff Yahnke

Cliff Yahnke, Ph.D., currently serves as the Chief Science Officer at SLD Technology, overseeing research and development of Closed Loop Contamination Control solutions, including the patented AirFRAME modular ceiling system and the Indigo-Clean disinfection technology. With extensive experience in various leadership roles, Cliff Yahnke has previously held positions such as Chief Scientist and Head of Clinical Affairs at Kenall Lighting, Director of Clinical Affairs at Indigo-Clean, and Director of Product Management at Excelitas Technologies. An alumnus of Northwestern University with a Ph.D. in Physics, and the Illinois Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Engineering Physics, Cliff Yahnke's expertise encompasses medical devices, clinical validation, product development, and strategic market initiatives across multiple domains.