Hanh Lai

Hanh Lai has a diverse work experience spanning different organizations and positions. Hanh started their career as a Chemical Research Assistant at GE Power Systems in 2003 and later worked as a Research Assistant at Florida International University from 2006 to 2010. In 2010, they joined Safran, where they held various roles at Morpho Detection, including Scientist, Senior Scientist, Principal Scientist, and Chief Scientist and Director of R&T. Their responsibilities at Safran included architecting and driving the adoption of next-generation technologies, overseeing research and technology development efforts, and ensuring smooth transitions into new products. In 2017, Safran was acquired by OSI Systems, and Hanh continued their work as the Director of R&T Instrument Business at Rapiscan Systems until 2018. Since 2018, they have been at Viken Detection, where they initially served as the VP of Chemical Detection Systems and currently holds the position of SVP & GM of Chemical Detection and Environmental Hazards Business.

Hanh Lai earned a B.A.Sc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto, completing their studies from 2000 to 2005. They then pursued a PhD in Chemistry with a forensic track at Florida International University from 2006 to 2010. The education history concludes with their attendance at the MIT Sloan School of Management, although specific details such as start and end years, degree name, and field of study are not provided.