James Switzer III

James Switzer III is a highly experienced Senior Scientist at VIAVI Solutions since January 2020. With a rich background in materials science, James previously held positions as a Scientist at Cardinal Glass Industries and as a Senior R&D Scientist at Viavi Solutions. Prior academic roles included serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher and Research Assistant at Binghamton University, where their work focused on thin film process development and characterization for flexible electronics. James earned a PhD in Materials Science and a BS in Chemistry from Binghamton University, contributing to expertise in advanced microelectronics and thin film deposition.