Drew Haven

Drew Haven is an experienced R&D Manager currently at Luxium Solutions since December 2022, with prior leadership in research and development at Saint-Gobain Crystals from August 2013 to December 2022. Expertise includes managing national and international projects in the improvement and scaling of single crystal systems like sapphire, LYSO, and NaI, along with developing advanced sapphire-based transparent armor. Drew's background also encompasses research as a Research Scientist and participation in a leadership development program at Saint-Gobain, where a project focused on reducing lead times in performance plastics. Earlier experience as a Research Assistant at Washington State University involved significant work with Czochralski furnace technology and crystal growth analysis. Educational qualifications include a PhD and an M.S. in Materials Science and Physics from Washington State University, alongside dual B.S. degrees in Physics and Engineering Physics from Oregon State University.