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Optics & Photonics Alumni Event 2024
March 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Are you curious about the career options available to graduates in optics and photonics?
Do you want to learn how to translate your graduate degree into a career in your desired field?
The SPIE & Optica U of T chapters invite you to attend our Optics & Photonics Alumni Event 2024, featuring graduates from optics and photonics-related programs currently working in industry and academia. The evening will feature a panel discussion followed by a networking session with the alumni. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: McLennan Physical Laboratories, 255 Huron St.
Room: MP110
Biographies
Daniel Giovannini
Dr. Daniel Giovannini is the Associate Director of MScAC Partnerships at the University of Toronto, where he builds academic-industry research collaborations to drive innovation. He obtained his BSc and MSc in Physics from Sapienza Università di Roma, followed by a PhD in Physics at the University of Glasgow in 2014 where he studied orbital angular momentum entanglement in higher dimensions. During 2016-2018, he was a postdoctoral researcher with the Helmy Group at the University of Toronto. Dr. Giovannini’s career spans numerous leadership roles in R&D, including Research Program Director for Quantum Technologies at the University of Toronto in 2016, Research Manager at SPIN Unit in 2018, Director of Business Development at Mitacs in 2020, and his current role as Associate Director of MScAC Partnerships at the University of Toronto. Throughout his career, he has pushed research towards real-world impact through building academic-industry connections as an accomplished researcher, research manager, and partnership specialist.
Ryan Field
At StarFish Medical, Dr. Ryan Field works with multiple client companies on a wide variety of medical optical products including surgical lasers, diagnostic assays, and medical imaging devices. Dr. Field completed a PhD in physics at the University of Toronto in 2016. His doctoral research was focused on ultrafast spectroscopy and time-resolved electron diffraction of solid-state spin-crossover complexes. Dr. Field began working in the medical device industry as part of a Mitacs Elevate post-doctoral fellowship, working first at Synaptive Medical where he prototyped optical modules for one of the company’s flagship neurosurgical products. The fellowship was later picked up by StarFish Medical, where Dr. Field was subsequently hired and now works full-time as a Senior Optical Systems Engineer.
Darren Kraemer
Dr. Darren Kraemer is the founder and CEO of Light Matter Interaction Inc., developing next-generation mid-infrared lasers for minimally-invasive laser surgery. He completed his Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering Science at the University of Toronto in 2000. He then went on to receive his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Toronto, where he developed molecular spectroscopy techniques using mid-IR femtosecond lasers. Concurrently, he co-founded Attodyne Inc., spearheading the development of ultra-compact picosecond lasers for industrial applications, serving as CTO and president until its acquisition. Subsequently, as CEO of Light Matter Interaction Inc., Dr. Kraemer focused on integrating cutting-edge infrared laser technology into surgical procedures. In late 2020, he co-founded Point Surgical Inc. in collaboration with University Health Network (UHN), Unity Health, and Light Matter Interaction Inc (LMI), with a vision to revolutionize surgical pathology.
