Charbel Rizk, PhD
About Charbel Rizk, PhD
Charbel Rizk, PhD, serves as the Founder CEO of Oculi since 2021 and has made significant contributions to aerospace technology, including pioneering the first quad rotor drone system in the early 1990s. He is a senior member of IEEE and AIAA, and has held various roles at Johns Hopkins University, where he continues to work as an Associate Research Professor.
Work at Oculii
Charbel Rizk serves as the Founder CEO of Oculii, a position he has held since 2021. Under his leadership, Oculii focuses on advancing technology in the field of drone systems. Prior to his current role, he was the Chief Technology Officer at Oculii from 2019 to 2021. His experience in the company reflects his commitment to innovation and development in aerial technology.
Education and Expertise
Charbel Rizk holds a PhD and has extensive expertise in systems engineering and innovation. He is a senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA). Additionally, he is a member of the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) and the Optical Society of America (OSA), indicating his active involvement in professional communities related to his field.
Background
Charbel Rizk has a diverse professional background that includes significant roles at Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) and Johns Hopkins University Electrical and Computer Engineering (JHU/ECE). He worked as an Innovation Lead, Principal Systems Engineer, and Principal Research Scholar from 2001 to 2016. His work at these institutions involved providing systems engineering and innovation support to senior Department of Defense leadership.
Achievements
Charbel Rizk has been recognized for his contributions to science and technology, receiving 12 achievement and recognition awards. He has made significant contributions to major aerospace companies, including Rockwell Aerospace, McDonnell Douglas, and Boeing. His work has positioned him as a top innovator and thought leader in the field of drone technology and systems engineering.