Robert E. Parks
College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona
(520) 621-4180
reparks@optics.arizona.edu
Interests:
Optical testing and test instrumentation, optical fabrication methods
Education:
M. A., Physics, Williams College
B. A., Physics, Ohio Wesleyan University
Experience:
University of Arizona,
College of Optical Sciences, Asst. Research Professor, 2007-present
Optical Sciences Center, Adjunct Asst. Research Professor, 1983-2007
Steward Observatory, Staff Scientist, 1983-1990
Optical Sciences Center, Optical Shop Manager, 1976-1983
Optical Perspectives Group, LLC, Owner, 1992-present
Frank Cooke, Inc., Assistant Manager, 1972-1976
Itek Corp., Senior Phot-optical Engineer, 1968-1972
Eastman Kodak Company, Optical Engineer, 1966-1968
Publications and Patents:
Author or co-author of over 100 papers on optical fabrication and testing
Co-inventor of six US Patents
Recent grants:
Co-PI of a NIST ARRA Contract for Free-Form Optical Metrology
Awards:
NASA Public Service Medal 1991
American Society for Precision Engineering Lifetime Achievement Award 2009