Umar P.
About Umar P.
Umar P. serves as the Sr. Principal Lidar Lead at Motional, where he has worked since 2023. With over a decade of experience in the lidar industry, he has held various roles in research and engineering, contributing significantly to advancements in optical sensing technologies.
Work at Motional
Umar P. serves as the Sr. Principal Lidar Lead at Motional, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on leading lidar projects, leveraging his extensive experience in the lidar industry. His work involves developing innovative lidar solutions that enhance the capabilities of autonomous vehicles.
Previous Experience in Lidar Technology
Before joining Motional, Umar P. worked at several notable organizations in the lidar field. He served as a Lidar System Architect and Sr. Researcher at Imec USA from 2016 to 2019. Prior to that, he was a Staff Lidar Systems Engineer at AEye, Inc. for a brief period in 2019-2020. His experience spans over a decade, focusing on advancements in lidar technology.
Education and Expertise
Umar P. holds multiple degrees in engineering and optics. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Sciences with a focus on Lasers and Telecom from the Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology. He also achieved a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California and a Master of Science in Optical Science, followed by a PhD in Electrical Engineering from CREOL, University of Central Florida. His educational background supports his expertise in silicon photonics and optical sensing.
Background in Optical Engineering
Umar P. has a strong background in optical engineering, having worked in various roles that contribute to his knowledge in the field. His career includes positions as an Optical Test Engineer at Intel Corporation and as an Optical Engineer at Luminar Technologies. Additionally, he was involved in research at The Ultrafast Photonics Group at CREOL, which provided him with a solid foundation in optical sensing technologies.
Contributions to Lidar and Optical Sensing
Umar P. possesses over a decade of experience in the lidar industry, focusing on innovative lidar solutions. His expertise in silicon photonics and optical sensing has contributed to advancements in these technologies, particularly in the context of autonomous systems. His leadership in lidar projects at Motional reflects his commitment to driving progress in the field.