Ilya Utkin
About Ilya Utkin
Ilya Utkin is a Senior Optical Engineer at Gastops, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in optics and lasers, holding a Ph.D. and having served in various academic and research roles, including positions at the University of Alberta and Columbia College.
Work at Gastops
Ilya Utkin has been employed at Gastops as a Senior Optical Engineer since 2021. In this role, he applies his expertise in optics to develop and enhance optical systems and technologies. His responsibilities include designing optical components, conducting experiments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful implementation of optical solutions.
Education and Expertise
Ilya Utkin holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Optics and Laser Physics from the Stepanov Institute of Physics, which he completed from 1996 to 2004. He also earned a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Physics, specializing in optics and lasers, from Belarusian State University between 1981 and 1986. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in optical engineering.
Background
Ilya Utkin has a diverse professional background in academia and industry. He served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Alberta from 2005 to 2008. Following this, he worked as a Research Associate at the same institution from 2008 to 2012 and again for a brief period in 2017. Additionally, he worked as an Optical Physicist at ACAMP from 2017 to 2019 and has been a Sessional Instructor at Columbia College in Vancouver since 2019.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Ilya Utkin has accumulated extensive experience in optical research and engineering. His tenure at the University of Alberta included roles as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow and Research Associate, where he contributed to various research projects. His work at ACAMP as an Optical Physicist further solidified his expertise in the field. He has also been involved in teaching as a Sessional Instructor at Columbia College since 2019.