Benjamin Masella

Benjamin Masella has a diverse work experience in the field of optical engineering. Benjamin is currently working as the Principal Optical Engineer at Optikos Corporation since March 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Optical Engineer at the same company from August 2016 to March 2022.

Before joining Optikos Corporation, Benjamin worked at Janos Technology LLC as an Optical Engineer from January 2014 to August 2016. In this role, they were responsible for designing and tolerancing mid-wave and long-wave infrared optics. Benjamin also collaborated with mechanical, manufacturing, and assembly engineers to guide the product development process from concept to delivery. Benjamin has expertise in sequential and non-sequential optical design and analysis using software like Code V, Zemax, and FRED. Benjamin occasionally engaged in programming tasks using languages like Matlab and Python.

Prior to their industry experience, Benjamin worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Center for Visual Science, University of Rochester from May 2013 to December 2013. Here, they conducted research on measuring retinal function using cellular resolution imaging systems. Benjamin focused on adding rhodopsin densitometry to an adaptive optics scanning laser ophthalmoscope and investigating the susceptibility of the retina to phototoxic effects.

Benjamin's early career involved working as a Research Assistant/Ph.D. Candidate at The Institute of Optics, University of Rochester from September 2005 to May 2013. Here, they designed and constructed research-grade imaging systems, including a scanning laser ophthalmoscope with adaptive optics (AOSLO) for high-resolution imaging of the retina. Benjamin also implemented rhodopsin densitometry in AOSLO to assess the functional health of photoreceptors in the primate retina and studied threshold phototoxic lesions.

Additionally, Benjamin had a consultancy role as a Staff Engineer at Foster-Miller from 2003 to 2005.

Overall, Benjamin Masella has extensive experience in optical engineering, specializing in the design and analysis of infrared optics, imaging systems for retinal function assessment, and programming for optical design software.

Benjamin Masella obtained their Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from Tufts University, which they attended from 2000 to 2004. Subsequently, they pursued a Ph.D. in Optics at the University of Rochester from 2005 to 2013.