Armantas Melianas
About Armantas Melianas
Armantas Melianas is a scientist with a strong background in materials technology and applied physics, holding degrees from Vilnius University and Linköping University. He currently works at Exponent in Menlo Park, California, where he conducts optical safety assessments and performs electrical failure analysis.
Work at Exponent
Armantas Melianas has been employed at Exponent as a Scientist since 2021. His role involves conducting research and assessments in the field of materials technology and optoelectronics. He is based in Menlo Park, California, where he applies his expertise to various scientific projects.
Education and Expertise
Armantas Melianas holds a Master of Science in Materials Technology from Vilnius University, obtained between 2010 and 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the same institution from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he completed the Stanford Ignite program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2020, focusing on Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He achieved a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Applied Physics from Linköping University from 2012 to 2017.
Background
Armantas Melianas has a diverse academic and professional background. He served as a Teaching Assistant at Linköping University from 2014 to 2016 and worked as a Laboratory Assistant at Vilnius University from 2010 to 2012. He also held positions as a Research Assistant and Graduate Researcher at Linköping University, contributing to research projects from 2012 to 2017.
Research Experience
Melianas has significant research experience, including a role as a Visiting Researcher at Stanford University for three months in 2016. He was also a Wallenberg Postdoctoral Fellow at Stanford University from 2017 to 2021. His research focuses on optical safety assessments for prototype lasers and LEDs, as well as electrical failure analysis on PCBs, sensors, and battery management units.
Involvement in Patents and Trade Secrets
Armantas Melianas is involved in reviewing trade secrets and patents related to optoelectronics applications. His expertise in materials technology and applied physics supports his contributions to this area, enhancing the understanding and development of innovative technologies.