Speaker

Prof. Des Gibson

Biography :

CEO/ Founder Albasense Ltd Professor University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
An entrepreneurial physicist with a first class record in thin film & sensor research, development, production and commercialisation, extending over a thirty year period and gained from technical director/ CEO/ chairman roles within blue chip companies, SME`s, start-ups and close association with academia. Proven track record in establishing world class published and patented research, development, intellectual property and commercialisation of functional thin film processes, deposition tools, sensors and medical devices. Research activity formerly within industry and latterly academia. Effective knowledge transfer, economic and societal impact from industrial and academic experience.
Specific technical and commercial experience in the thin film, optical and sensors industry. Specific experience in thin film technologies, photovoltaics, gas sensors, plasma sources, aerospace optical systems, medical devices, injection moulded optics, III-V mid infrared optoelectronic devices, high laser damage coatings.