John Spann
About John Spann
John Spann is a Sr. Principal R&D Engineer at Skorpios Technologies, Inc., with extensive experience in photonic components for fiber optic communications. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University and has previously worked at the Air Force Research Laboratory and Emcore.
Work at Skorpios Technologies
John Spann has been serving as a Senior Principal R&D Engineer at Skorpios Technologies, Inc. since 2012. Located in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Area, he focuses on the design and simulation of photonic components specifically for fiber optic communications. His role involves leveraging his extensive background in silicon photonics to advance the company's technological capabilities.
Education and Expertise
John Spann obtained his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Arizona State University, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He also holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, achieved from 2000 to 2002, and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, completed from 1996 to 2000. His academic background has equipped him with expertise in integrating III-V materials onto silicon substrates, which is essential for silicon photonics applications.
Background
Prior to his current position, John Spann worked at Emcore as a Principal Product Development Engineer from 2005 to 2011. He also served as a Research/Teaching Assistant at Arizona State University from 2000 to 2004. In 2004, he briefly worked at the Air Force Research Laboratory as a Space Scholar for four months. This diverse experience has contributed to his strong foundation in simulation and modeling of silicon photonics components.
Achievements
John Spann specializes in technology transfer from R&D to optimize cost and technology. His work in designing and simulating photonic components has implications for advancing fiber optic communications. His contributions in various roles have helped bridge the gap between research and practical application in the field of photonics.