Zak Ali

Zak Ali is a seasoned engineer specializing in optomechanics and biomedical applications, currently serving as a Senior Optomechanical Engineer at Transcelestial, focusing on free space optical communication terminals. With extensive experience at HelmholtzZentrum München, Zak contributed to the development of advanced imaging systems, including the world's fastest photoacoustic endoscope and multimodal imaging technologies. Previous roles include research scientist positions at Medizinische Universität Wien and UCL, where Zak worked on multimodal imaging systems and optical microresonators. Zak's educational background includes a PhD in Biophotonic Medical Imaging from the Technical University of Munich, a Master's in Integrated Photonics and Electronics Systems from the University of Cambridge, and a Bachelor's in Photonics and Electronics from The University of Auckland.