Robert Parks

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

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