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AccuStrata is part of the University of Marylands's Research Park located at the M-Square Technology Ventures building. The company is managed by several professionals with technical expertise in the area of optical metrology, thin films, fiber optics and semiconductors. AccuStrata's team is composed of seasoned and experienced entrepreneurs with significant management experience, a proven track record and the technical knowledge ensuring the long term success of the company.

 Team Profile

Dr. George Atanasoff
President


Dr. George Atanasoff is a well recognized name in academia and optical industry as a pioneer, innovator, team builder and engineering manager. He started his career as professor in Physics and later held different senior and management positions in cutting edge industries such as thin films, fiber optics, lasers, telecom, and product reliability at Ciena, DiCon Fiberoptics, MET Labs and others. AccuStrata's technology is based on his patents. He received his PhD in Physics from Sofia University (Bulgaria).

Dr. Jonathan Streets
Systems Integration


Senior level software architect/engineer and physicist with both management and hands-on experience working on ground-breaking projects in cutting edge technology companies, startups and national laboratories. 20 years experience in group leadership roles managing all parts of the software cycle, including application software building, distribution and remote installation. Jon worked as research fellow at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland, Group leader at Fermi Lab in Batavia, IL and software developer at Lucent Technologies. For the last 10 years prior to joining AccuStrata he was a software director at Circadiant, which was acquired by JDS Uniphase. He joined AccuStrata in January 2011. Dr. Streets has a MA from Oxford University, UK and PhD in Physics from University of Birmingham, UK. He is also an adjunct professor in Physics and the University of Maryland

Dr. Marc Epstein
Chairman

Dr. Marc Epstein is supporting AccuStrata as Chairman of the Board -. He has been a technology innovator and entrepreneur since 1978. He has started and is currently managing a number of successful companies such as Acquired Data Solutions, EnvirolyteUSA and Terriss Consolidated Industries. He shares a number of patents in the area of metrology and process control. He has a BA from Rutgers College and PhD from University of North Carolina Chappell Hill.

Dr. Bruce Craig
Advisor

Dr. Bruce Craig serves as a company advisor. He has over 30 years of experience in general management, business development, engineering/research, sales/marketing in the broad-based photonics sector.  He was former President of Spectra-Physics and has held executive management positions at Thermo Electron and Newport Corporation.  He is currently Founder and President of BBC LG Consulting.   Dr. Craig received his Ph.D. in physical sciences from Manchester University (UK) and held post doctoral and staff positions at the University of Texas and Georgetown University .

Dr. Bob Proctor
Advisor

Dr. Robert Proctor is an active angel investor who serves as a company advisor. Dr. Proctor technical expertise in the area of solid state and semiconductor physics and received his BS and PhD in applied physics from Cornell University.

University of Maryland Research Park

M-Square Technology Ventures Building,

5000 College Avenue, Suite#3102

College Park, MD 20740,

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