Occupation: Founder, Optical Engineer, and Vice President
Company: Ruda Optical
Born: Huntsville, Alabama
Education:
PhD in Optics/Optical Sciences, The University of Arizona (1984)
Master’s Degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Sciences Center (1981)
Master’s Degree in Physics and Astronomy, University of Georgia (1979)
BS in Physics and Astronomy, Vanderbilt University (1975)
Career:
Founder, Optical Engineer, Vice President, Ruda Optical (2021-Present)
Founder, Vice President, Ruda Optical (1994-2021)
Staff Engineer, Talandic Research Corp. (1986-1994)
With, Local Company, Switzerland (1984-1986)
Employee, Part-time, Ruda Optical (1984)
Civic:
Volunteer, Open House, Local Planetarium
Achievements:
Six patents; Patent for Array Telescopes
Memberships:
Member, Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE) (1984-Present)
Family:
Two Siblings
Hobbies:
Hiking; Traveling; Music; Attending symphony concerts
