Jacob Chamoun
About Jacob Chamoun
Jacob Chamoun is a Senior System Integration Scientist at Vizgen, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a BS in Engineering Physics from Cornell University and a PhD in Applied Physics from Stanford University, with expertise in optical systems and numerous patents and publications in the field.
Work at Vizgen
Jacob Chamoun has been employed at Vizgen as a Senior System Integration Scientist since 2021. His role is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where he contributes to the development and integration of advanced optical systems. His expertise in optical sensing technologies aligns with the company's focus on innovative solutions in the field.
Education and Expertise
Jacob Chamoun studied at Cornell University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics/Applied Physics from 2007 to 2011. He furthered his education at Stanford University, where he obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Physics from 2011 to 2016. His expertise encompasses optical systems, numerical simulation, and data analysis, with a strong interest in technologies that advance optical sensing.
Background
Prior to his current position, Jacob Chamoun worked at PARC, a Xerox Company, as a Member of Research Staff from 2017 to 2021. He also served as a PhD Researcher at Stanford University from 2012 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he gained experience as an REU Fellow at the University of Maryland in 2009 and at Stony Brook University in 2010.
Patents and Publications
Jacob Chamoun holds two granted patents, with several more pending. He has authored over ten academic publications and conference proceedings, contributing to the body of knowledge in his field. His work spans diverse areas, including inertial navigation, microfluidics, and imaging.