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Michael S.
Lebby is the founder of Ignis Optics, Inc. (founded in 2001) where he served as the President & Chief Executive Officer from 2001 to 2003.
He currently holds positions at The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc., The Optical Society of America, and Glyndwr University, with titles including Member and Professor.
In the past, he held positions at Onechip Photonics, Inc. as the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director from 2013 to 2015, Lightwave Logic, Inc. as the Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2015 to 2024, and various director roles at Redfern Integrated Optics, Inc., IntexyS Photonics SA, AMP Ltd., Tyco International (US), Inc., and the Optoelectronics Industry Development Association.
He also served as the Head of Research & Development at Motorola, Inc. Dr. Lebby obtained his undergraduate degree in 1984, an MBA in 1985, and a doctorate in 1987 from the University of Bradford.
Michael Lebby active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Owns and operates a non-profit, technical professional association | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Optical Society of America
The Optical Society of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides publications, meetings and membership programs in optics and photonics | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Glyndwr University
Glyndwr University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Michael Lebby
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHTWAVE LOGIC, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 09/12/2024 |
OneChip Photonics, Inc.
OneChip Photonics, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures optical transceivers | Chief Executive Officer | 31/10/2015 |
Ignis Optics, Inc.
Ignis Optics, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Provides optical modules for communication networks | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2003 |
Optoelectronics Industry Development Association
Optoelectronics Industry Development Association Optoelectronics Industry Development Association is a non-profit company based in Washington, DC. | Director/Board Member | - |
IntexyS Photonics SA
IntexyS Photonics SA Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and markets optical sub-assemblies and modules | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 13 |
|---|---|
Motorola, Inc.
Motorola, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Develops communication and electronic solutions | Electronic Technology |
Redfern Integrated Optics, Inc.
Redfern Integrated Optics, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures optical sources and subsystems | Electronic Technology |
IntexyS Photonics SA
IntexyS Photonics SA Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Designs, manufactures and markets optical sub-assemblies and modules | Producer Manufacturing |
OneChip Photonics, Inc.
OneChip Photonics, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures optical transceivers | Electronic Technology |
AMP Ltd.
AMP Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Provides insurance, pensions, fund management, banking and related personal financial services | Finance |
University of Bradford
University of Bradford Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Ignis Optics, Inc.
Ignis Optics, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Provides optical modules for communication networks | Electronic Technology |
Lightwave Logic, Inc.
Lightwave Logic, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Operates as a development stage company, which engages in producing prototype electro-optic demonstration devices | Process Industries |
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc.
The Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Owns and operates a non-profit, technical professional association | Commercial Services |
The Optical Society of America
The Optical Society of America Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides publications, meetings and membership programs in optics and photonics | Commercial Services |
Tyco International (US), Inc.
Tyco International (US), Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides security, fire protection, and detection products and services | Commercial Services |
Optoelectronics Industry Development Association
Optoelectronics Industry Development Association Optoelectronics Industry Development Association is a non-profit company based in Washington, DC. | |
Glyndwr University
Glyndwr University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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