ESI forms Scientific Advisory Board.PORTLAND, OR -- Electro Scientific Industries Inc. has formed a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB). ESI (Edge Side Includes) A markup language for Web pages that enables elements of a Web page to be dynamically assembled in servers distributed throughout the Internet. created the SAB to provide technical and industry insight to support the development of innovative laser systems solutions. With the insight from this five-member panel, ESI engineers believe they can more quickly leverage leading-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of its global customers. The five SAB members are: * Dr. Thomas M. Baer, executive director, Stanford Photonics Research Center. * Dr. John R. Carruthers, distinguished professor of physics at Portland State University and co-director of Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute (ONAMI ONAMI Oregon Nanoscience and Microtechnologies Institute ). * Dr. Steve Sheng sheng (Chinese; “sage” or “saint”) In Chinese belief, a mortal who attains extraordinary or supernatural powers by self-cultivation and serves as a model for others. Confucius used the term to refer to exemplary rulers of the past. , former CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and president of OmniGuide and current laser technology consultant. * Dr. Yu-Chong Tai, professor of electrical engineering electrical engineering: see engineering. electrical engineering Branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity in all its forms, including those of electronics. at CalTech. * Dr. Steven S. Vogt, optics expert and professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics Astronomy and astrophysics may refer to:
Astronomy and Astrophysics (abbreviated as A&A at the University of California, Santa Cruz The University of California, Santa Cruz, also known as UC Santa Cruz or UCSC, is a public, collegiate university, one of the ten campuses of the University of California. . The SAB plans to meet quarterly where they will receive presentations from ESI engineers regarding research and development efforts. In turn, the SAB members will lend their expertise and counsel regarding the implementation and realization of ESI's innovative technologies. "The SAB will provide ESI engineers the opportunity to interact and collaborate in real-time with industry leaders and experts to augment our learning and enhance R&D," said Konidaris. "By further strengthening our commitment to innovation, we can better enable our customers' success by providing critical, leading-edge solutions. I look forward to collaborating with these leading industry experts in the development of ESI's innovative technologies." ESI's board of directors approved the grant to each SAB member of an option to purchase 5,000 shares of ESI common stock. These options, which were a material inducement to the SAB members' decision to join ESI, were not granted under a shareholder-approved plan. |
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