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Dave Bender
Chief Engineer

Nick Gralenski
Chief Scientist

Peter Schwartz
VP of Engineering

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TECHNOLOGY TEAM: Nick Gralenski, Chief Scientist Emeritus

Mr. Gralenski was considered one of the world's leading authorities in the fields of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) application and high-temperature furnace technology. He had over 35 years of experience in the field, had authored numerous publications and had been a featured speaker at a number of industry and scientific symposiums. Mr. Gralenski held over 35 patents.

Mr. Gralenski was a staff scientist at Watkins Johnson for over 30 years. The company was acquired by Silicon Valley Group, and subsequently acquired by ASML. He designed, developed and brought into production a number of fully conveyor-fed, chemical vapor deposition furnaces, used for the manufacture of digital displays and other thin-film devices. The Watkins Johnson CVD furnaces proved to be the company's most profitable product line.

Mr. Gralenski's education was oriented toward physics, mechanics, chemistry and material sciences. He had strong experience and skills in developing technology producing products that became practical, profitable reality.

 



Solaicx
has assembled a team of proven professionals with multiple decades of experience in silicon crystal growing, photovoltaic product development, large-scale manufacturing operations and the successful build-up and exit of several venture backed start-ups.

All team members possess experience in managing effective relationships with large Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).

The Solaicx team specifically includes Dave Bender, one of the world's leading experts in designing and building CZ silicon crystal growers.