Falgun Patel

Falgun Patel is a seasoned professional in the aerospace and photonics sectors, currently serving as General Manager and Principal Director at The Aerospace Corporation since June 2020. Prior experience includes leadership roles at FLIR Systems from July 2011 to June 2020, where responsibilities encompassed operations and program management following the acquisition of Aerius Photonics. Other notable positions held include Sr. Scientist at Optical Physics Company and various technical roles at Boeing and Agilent Technologies. Patel's educational background features an MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management and advanced degrees in Applied Science from the University of California, Davis, along with a BS in Optics from the University of Rochester.