Dr. Richard Simms

Dr. Richard Simms is a seasoned professional in the field of physics and engineering, currently serving as the System Engineering Manager at Thales Defense & Security, Inc. since October 2021. Previously, Dr. Simms held roles at Andor Technology, progressing from Senior Optical Engineer to Principal Physicist, where responsibilities included technical leadership, product ownership, and R&D team management. Additional experience includes positions as CTO at See.Sense, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Queen's University Belfast, and Research Physicist at Merck Group, focusing on organic semiconductors. Dr. Simms holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Bristol, where foundational education was also received with a Master's degree in Physics with industrial experience. Contributions to the field include a patent for an organic semiconductor formulation and published papers on advanced materials.