Ryan C. White
About Ryan C. White
Ryan C. White is a Senior Laser Process Integration Engineer at KYOCERA SLD Laser, specializing in the development of next-generation laser lighting products. He has a diverse background in research and engineering, with experience at various institutions including the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Current Role at KYOCERA SLD Laser
Ryan C. White serves as a Senior Laser Process Integration Engineer at KYOCERA SLD Laser, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on the development of next-generation laser lighting products, emphasizing chip-level processing and integration. His work involves designing low-cost, high-power, and high-efficiency laser products tailored for automotive, mobile, and stationary lighting applications.
Previous Experience at Idemitsu Renewables
In 2020, Ryan worked as a Project Scientist at Idemitsu Renewables for one month in Atsugi, Kanagawa, Japan. This role contributed to his experience in the renewable energy sector, although the specifics of his projects during this time are not detailed.
Academic Background and Research
Ryan completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of California, Santa Barbara, from 2017 to 2021. He also held the position of NSF GRFP Fellow during this period. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. His academic journey included various research roles, including Independent Undergraduate Researcher and Undergraduate Research Assistant at the same institution.
Teaching Experience at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Ryan gained teaching experience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he served as a Teaching Assistant for four months in 2016. He later took on the role of Instructor from 2016 to 2017, contributing to the educational development of undergraduate students in the field of chemistry.
High School Education
Ryan completed his high school education at St. John's Prep, where he achieved his High School Diploma from 2009 to 2013. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic pursuits in the sciences.