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08 June 2015
Shasta Crystals Appoints Industry Leaders to Advisory Board
June 8, 2015
San Francisco, CA – Shasta Crystals announced the appointment of three new members to its Advisory Board. The Board is now comprised of six leaders in academia and industry with expertise in crystal growth, international business development, laser engineering, medical laser markets and new product development. The Board members will provide advice and guidance on how to address the opportunities and challenges associated with building a successful business from a core set of novel technologies.
“I am very pleased to announce the addition of these three experts to our team of advisors. Each of them has deep experience in different disciplines within our industry and it will be very helpful to tap their knowledge as we continue our growth,” said Gisele Maxwell, Shasta’s CEO.
The Three new members of Shasta Crystals’ Advisory Board are:
- Alexander Kachanov – Principal Scientist & Group Leader, LI-COR Biosciences
- Dale Koop – CEO, Perigee Medical Lasers
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Raja M. Parvez – Former President & CEO Rubicon Technology (Nasdaq:RBCN)
These new members join the current Advisory Board:
- Robert Feigelson – Professor Emeritus, Stanford University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering
- Michel Ferriol – Professor, University of Metz
- Roger Route – Senior Research Associate, Ginzton Laboratory, Stanford University
Shasta Crystals is a crystal growth company making advanced materials that are critical components in laser systems that serve a variety of markets including industrial, medical, scientific, military, and consumer electronics. Shasta’s Laser Heated Pedestal Growth (LHPG) technology produces cladded single crystal fibers and thin crystal rods for high power lasers and amplifiers.
For more information contact:
Shasta Crystals, Inc.
Kevin McCarthy
415-426-7904
kmccarthy@shastacrystals.com
www.shastacrystals.com
