Somerset,
New Jersey. September 14, 2005. NanoOpto Corporation,
who is applying novel design methods and proprietary
nano-fabrication technology to produce a broad range
of unique optical components that enable higher quality,
low-cost optical components and systems, today announced
that Dr. Nada O’Brien has joined
the company as Vice President of Product Development.
O’Brien brings 12 years of progressive experience
in research and development, technology, and product
development in the fields of optics and thin film
coatings to NanoOpto. O’Brien started her career
at Optical Coating Lab, Inc. (OCLI) as an R&D
Engineer, and was later promoted to lead the R&D
group for OCLI’s Telecommunications Division.
Shortly after the acquisition of OCLI by JDSU,
O’Brien
held positions with increasing responsibilities in
JDSU’s OCLI Products Division, leading product
development efforts in display, instrumentation,
and digital imaging optics. Prior to joining NanoOpto,
O’Brien was Product Development Manager at
JDSU, where she was responsible for the launch of
new products in a $40M global optics and display
business. O’Brien, who has been awarded three
patents, holds both a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Materials
Science and Engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee,
and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Tri-State
University in Angola, Indiana.
“We are pleased to have someone of Nada’s
caliber and experience join our leadership team,” said
Barry Weinbaum, President and CEO of NanoOpto. “She
will play a critical role as we expand our product
offerings and market applications across both consumer
and communications optics.”
About NanoOpto Corporation
NanoOpto Corporation is applying proprietary nano-fabrication
technology to the rapid design and high-volume
manufacture of nano-optic devices for optical components
and systems for consumer electronics, commercial,
and communications applications. The company’s
nano-meter scale optical function design capability
combined with wafer-scale manufacturing methods
delivers optical components that allow more rapid
prototyping, higher performance, and lower overall
system cost. Both independently and with industry
partners, NanoOpto uses its technology to produce
superior versions of standard optical components
and new classes of integrated optical subassemblies
for both custom and general applications. The company
has received financial backing from leading venture
capitalists and is based in Somerset, New Jersey.
For additional information about NanoOpto, visit
www.NanoOpto.com.
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Amy Foschetti
Interprose PR
(704) 849-0433
amy_foschetti@interprosepr.com
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