Catherine Blackman
About Catherine Blackman
Catherine Blackman is an Optical Engineering Technician with a strong educational background in physics and optics. She has worked in various roles in the optical engineering field, including positions at ALPhANOV and NanoCellect Biomedical, Inc.
Work at NanoCellect Biomedical
Catherine Blackman has been employed at NanoCellect Biomedical, Inc. as an Optical Engineering Technician since 2021. Her role involves applying her expertise in optical engineering to support the development of innovative biomedical technologies. The company is based in San Diego, California, and focuses on advancing cell sorting and analysis technologies.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Blackman has a solid educational background in optical engineering and physics. She studied at Université de Rennes I, where she achieved a Licence in Physique Chimie Science de la Terre Mécanique from 2008 to 2010. She furthered her studies at Université de Bordeaux, obtaining a Master 1 in Physique with a specialization in Instrumentation from 2015 to 2016, and a Master 2 in Conception, Utilisation et Commercialisation de l'Instrumentation en Physique from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she completed a BTS in Génie Optique at Lycée Félix Le Dantec from 2010 to 2012.
Previous Work Experience
Catherine Blackman has gained valuable experience in the optical engineering field through various roles. She worked at ALPhANOV as a Stage R&D laser in 2015, where she focused on the realization of a cladding light stripper for a high-power connector. In 2011, she contributed to the improvement of a testing bench for preforms at iXFiber. Additionally, she returned to ALPhANOV as a Stagiaire in 2017, further enhancing her skills in optical technology.
Academic Achievements
Catherine Blackman's academic journey includes multiple degrees in physics and optical engineering. She completed her Licence Professionnelle in Maintenance des Systèmes Pluritechniques at Université de Bordeaux from 2014 to 2015. Her studies have equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of optical systems, instrumentation, and maintenance, contributing to her professional capabilities in the field.