Ali Charkhesht

Ali Charkhesht is a seasoned Principal Engineer at Lookin, Inc., specializing in advanced testing protocols for THz and IR detectors, with a strong impact on optical sensor technology. Prior experience includes a Senior Hardware Engineer role at Lookin, Inc., focusing on optical line imaging systems and non-destructive testing systems, and a brief tenure as a Research and Development Scientist at n&k Technology, where expertise in optical metrology enhanced semiconductor measurement systems. Ali Charkhesht has also held positions at UC Irvine, contributing to biomedical optics innovations, and at Virginia Tech, leading research in terahertz spectroscopy. Educational qualifications include a PhD in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics from Virginia Tech, complemented by a Master's and Bachelor's degree from Tabriz University in Laser and Optics and Solid States and Plasma Physics, respectively.