Reflections on entrepreneurship in integrated photonics and workforce development
The presentation will be in English / La présentation sera en anglais.
Reflections on entrepreneurship in integrated photonics and workforce development
Abstract:
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) promise improvements in size, weight, power, cost, and functionality compared to bulk/discrete optics and photonics for several applications. In this talk, Dr. McComber will introduce the field of integrated photonics and the histories and trajectories of the two companies he leads, providing insights into the photonics talent pipeline and marketplace as well as lessons learned in entrepreneurship. This talk is relevant for those interested in entrepreneurship and the ever-changing landscape of integrated photonics.
Dr. Kevin McComber
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- Starts 14 February 2026 11:00 PM UTC
- Ends 04 March 2026 04:00 PM UTC
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Dr. Kevin McComber of Spark Photonics Design and Spark Photonics Foundation
Reflections on entrepreneurship in integrated photonics and workforce development
Abstract:
Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) promise improvements in size, weight, power, cost, and functionality compared to bulk/discrete optics and photonics for several applications. In this talk, Dr. McComber will introduce the field of integrated photonics and the histories and trajectories of the two companies he leads, providing insights into the photonics talent pipeline and marketplace as well as lessons learned in entrepreneurship. This talk is relevant for those interested in entrepreneurship and the ever-changing landscape of integrated photonics.
Biography:
Dr. Kevin McComber is the Co-Founder & CEO of Spark Photonics Design, a for-profit integrated photonics design services firm, and Co-Founder & Executive Director of the Spark Photonics Foundation, a nonprofit STEM education, workforce development, and outreach organization. Dr. McComber previously worked at MIT in education and workforce initiatives, at Intel as a semiconductor process engineer, and in various business roles in financial services. He holds BS and PhD degrees from MIT in materials science and engineering.
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