Ian graduated with a BS from Cornell University and a PhD from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, both in electrical engineering. He has expertise in optical analytical instruments, light scattering techniques and their applications. He previously served as a scientist and Chief Technology Officer at LS Instruments AG. In these roles he led the development of some of the company's key technologies and first products. Ian is now the Chief Commercial Officer at LS Instruments AG and is responsible for the company's commercial strategy, growth and application support for customers worldwide.