Will Goth, PhD

Will Goth, PhD has a diverse work experience in the field of optical engineering. Will is currently working at SpectraWAVE, Inc. as the Manager, Systems Engineering, where they are responsible for overseeing the engineering team and managing the design and production of a multi-modal imaging catheter. Will also serves as the Laser Safety Officer for the company. Prior to this role, they worked as a Senior Optical Systems Engineer at SpectraWAVE, Inc., where they led the optical design of the multi-modal imaging catheter and developed internal documentation standards for design verification and validation.

In addition to their experience at SpectraWAVE, Inc., Will has also worked as an Independent Consultant in 2018, where they provided their expertise in the field of optical engineering to various clients.

Before their time at SpectraWAVE, Inc. and as an Independent Consultant, Will worked at NinePoint Medical, Inc. as a Senior Systems Engineer. In this role, they developed endoscopic Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) imaging for detecting diseases in various organs. Will'sprojects included the development of custom high-power fiber lasers, endoscopic catheter probes, image and signal processing algorithms, and more.

Will also has experience in research positions, having worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin and as a Research Technician at the Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital. During these positions, they worked on various research projects related to optical engineering and tissue imaging.

Furthermore, Will gained valuable research experience as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at NU Optical Science Lab, where they developed a novel imaging technique called PhASE (Photo-Acoustic Schlieren Elastography) for the measurement of the elastic properties of transparent materials.

Early in their career, Will gained industry experience as a Systems Engineering Co-op at NinePoint Medical and as a Co-op in pharmaceutical device engineering at Proveris Scientific Corporation. Will also worked as a Sterile Packaging Engineering Co-op at Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies.

Overall, Will Goth, PhD has a strong background in optical engineering, with expertise in the design and development of medical imaging devices and techniques.

Will Goth, PhD has a strong educational background in the field of biomedical engineering and holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree from The University of Texas at Austin. During their time at the university, they specialized in the Imaging & Informatics Portfolio within the Biomedical Engineering program. Prior to their PhD, Will obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution.

Before their time at The University of Texas at Austin, Will completed their undergraduate studies at Northeastern University, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering. During their undergraduate studies, they also pursued minors in Electrical Engineering and Biomechanics, displaying their diverse interests within the field.

In addition to their formal education, Will has obtained certifications in various areas. Will became a Certified Laser Safety Officer (CLSO) through The Laser Institute in November 2021. Prior to that, in April 2020, they completed a course on Programming Fundamentals offered by Coursera.

Overall, Will's education history highlights their strong foundation in biomedical engineering, with a focus on imaging and informatics, as well as their interdisciplinary approach through their minors and additional certifications.