Shihua Yu

Shihua Yu is a seasoned professional in laser engineering and optical science with extensive experience across multiple roles in the industry. Currently serving as a Senior Laser Engineer at Vital Materials Co., Limited since April 2024, Shihua previously held the position of staff fiber laser engineer at Quantum-Si from February 2022 to August 2023. Prior roles include ME manager at Advanced Optowave Corporation, where responsibilities encompassed establishing a fiber lab and overseeing various manufacturing and project management tasks, and Senior R&D Engineer positions at both Agiltron and Broadex Technologies, focusing on innovative optical components and athermal AWG prototyping. Shihua's career began at New Focus as an engineer, and educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Optics/Optical Sciences from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Fudan University.