Ben Horwath, PhD
About Ben Horwath, PhD
Ben Horwath, PhD, serves as the Head of Operations at REPROSENT in Los Gatos since 2020. He has a strong background in electrical engineering, specializing in RF/mmWave antenna design and has held various engineering roles at notable companies and educational institutions.
Work at REPROSENT
Ben Horwath has served as the Head of Operations at REPROSENT since 2020. In this role, he oversees operational strategies and initiatives within the organization, contributing to its growth and efficiency. His tenure at REPROSENT spans four years, during which he has applied his extensive background in engineering and technology to enhance the company's operational framework.
Education and Expertise
Ben Horwath holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Santa Clara University, where he studied from 2009 to 2019. He also earned a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the same institution in 2004. His undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University, completed in 1997. His academic background supports his specialization in RF/mmWave antenna design, antenna arrays, and adaptive DSP algorithms.
Background in Engineering
Ben Horwath has a diverse background in engineering, having worked at various organizations. His career includes roles at Corning Incorporated, where he held positions such as Equipment Engineer, Manufacturing Capacity Analyst, Technology Transfer Engineer, and Scale-up Project Manager. He also worked as a Wireless Research Engineer at Santa Clara University and completed an engineering internship at Honeywell.
Consulting and Technical Diligence
In addition to his role at REPROSENT, Ben Horwath consults part-time on technical diligence and patent analysis for a leading investment banking firm. His consulting work focuses on antenna intellectual property for 5G/mmWave technologies, beamforming, metamaterials, and medical devices. This role allows him to leverage his expertise in the wireless and audio industries.
Research Interests and Specializations
Ben Horwath has a keen interest in building and evaluating new products within the wireless and audio sectors. He is particularly excited about array design and control, which aligns with his specialization in RF/mmWave antenna design and related technologies. His work involves exploring innovative solutions in adaptive DSP algorithms, audio and wireless beamforming, echo/noise cancellation, and beam steering.