Innovative technology based on decades of academic research

  • 25+ years of research

  • Hundreds of published papers

  • Patented technology

Venture-backed and winner of multiple grants

  • DARPA grant

  • USAF grant

  • NSF grant

  • Navy grant

  • UA Venture Capital funding

Founded by respected professors at one of the country’s leading optical sciences programs

  • University of Arizona Optical Sciences Program

  • Strong talent pipeline

  • 50+ years combined experience in laser R&D

Developed at the University of Arizona’s leading optical sciences program

U of A professors and DeUVe co-founders Dr. Chris Hessenius and Dr. Mahmoud Fallahi hold a combined 50+ years of experience in the field of semiconductor and laser technology. This career-long focus—and commitment to changing the industry for the better—led to DeUVe’s breakthrough technology.

Dr. Chris Hessenius

Co-Founder & President

Chris Hessenius

Dr. Chris Hessenius, Ph.D. is an expert in laser research and development with a focus in VECSEL technology. He has over 20 years of experience developing semiconductor laser technology.

Dr. Mahmoud Fallahi

Co-Founder & CTO

Mahmoud Fallahi

Dr. Mahmoud Fallahi, Ph.D. is Co-Founder, Board Member and Chief Technical Advisor at DeUVe. He has been a research scientist and professor in the field of optical sciences for nearly 40 years.

Ewan Wright

Simulation Scientist

Ewan Wright

Ewan Wright, Ph.D., has been at the College of Optical Sciences at the University of Arizona since 1985. His research interests include the theory and simulation of laser resonators and optical pulse propagation in the atmosphere.

Nathan Gottesman

Chief Scientist

Nathan Gottesman

Nathan Gottesman, Ph.D., is the Chief Scientist at DeUVe Photonics. An expert in nitrogen-vacancy magnetometry, semiconductor laser design, and microfabrication, Nathan leads our initiatives to develop low SWAP lasers and quantum sensors.

Nina Jin

Administrative Director

Nina Jin

Nina handles marketing, human resources and administrative tasks for DeUVe.

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