Ocean Optics Appoints Vice President of Research and Technology
Dr. Jason Eichenholz to lead internal and collaborative applications research
Dunedin, Florida (June 18, 2007) – Optical sensing and spectroscopy manufacturer Ocean Optics has appointed Jason M. Eichenholz, Ph.D., to the position of Vice President of Research and Technology.
In his new role, Eichenholz will continue to strengthen Ocean Optics’ established leadership position in the optical sensing and spectroscopy markets. He will direct all internal and external research activities, with an emphasis on collaborative projects in industry and academia. His research work will carry over into new product and applications development for the company’s line of miniature fiber optic spectrometers, optical sensors, sampling accessories, light sources, fibers, probes, thin films and optics.
“This position requires a unique blend of knowledge and experience in research and development, science, engineering, applications, and business” said Ocean Optics President Mike Morris. “Dr. Eichenholz’s background will be a strong asset in driving our enhanced R&D and product development focus.”
Eichenholz’s background spans over 15 years of active laser and photonics research and product development. Most recently, he served as Director of Strategic Marketing for Newport Corporation, designing the marketing and technology strategy for the company’s largest market segment, scientific research and development. In addition to analyzing market trends for all of Newport’s product lines including lasers, photonics components, and spectroscopy instruments; Eichenholz established several external partnerships to enhance and support corporate, government and academic research programs.
Over the course of his career, Eichenholz has authored more than 30 papers and been granted six US patents relating to solid-state lasers, displays, and photonics devices. He holds memberships in SPIE, IEEE-LEOS, and OSA, currently chairing the OSA Laser Science and Engineering Technical Group and serving on the OSA Science and Engineering Council. Eichenholz earned Doctorate and Master of Science degrees in Optical Sciences and Engineering from the University of Central Florida’s College of Optics and Photonics/CREOL (Orlando, Fla.) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics (Optics concentration) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (Troy, N.Y.).
