Raphaël Mermet-Lyaudoz (Technology & Market Analyst, Display) is a member of Imaging & Display team, within the More than Moore activities. Raphaël covers technological evolutions and market trends in the display field to deliver his analysis in Yole Group's products. Raphaël obtained an Engineering degree from Institut d’Optique (FR) and a Ph.D. from Université de Lyon (FR) in collaboration with INL-CNRS. During his academic curriculum he particularly studied Optics, Material Appearances, Nanophotonics, Emerging Materials and lasers and published some of his works in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Jason Hartlove is Vice President at Meta Reality Labs, where he leads the development of advanced display and optical technologies for next-generation AR and mixed-reality products. He has more than 35 years of experience bringing optical and optoelectronic technologies to market, spanning displays, imaging sensors, semiconductors, quantum dots, and photonics. Before joining Meta, he was President and CEO of Nanosys, where he helped commercialize quantum-dot display technology, and previously held leadership and product-development roles at Hewlett-Packard, Agilent Technologies, and MagnaChip Semiconductor. He is a prolific inventor with more than 100 patents, including work on the optical mouse, and received the Society for Information Display’s David Sarnoff Award in 2023.

Jamie Murray Wells is a technology professional with experience spanning engineering, product development, and emerging technologies. His work focuses on translating advanced technical concepts into practical products and solutions. He has experience working across multidisciplinary teams and technology-driven environments. His profile reflects a strong interest in innovation and the development of next-generation technologies.

Robert Kirchner (Co-Founder & CEO) develops multi-material 3D printing since 2018. He has an engineering degree from Technische Universität Dresden and has 10+ years of experience in 3D micro-nano-fabrication. Robert drives the vision, the strategic development, and supports the system design. He has a background in electrical engineering and received his PhD in polymer microsystems fabrication in 2011. During his PhD, and especially afterwards in his professional positions, such as at the Fraunhofer Institute for Photonic Microsystems (IPMS) and the Paul Scherrer Institute, he did intensive research in the fields of nanoimprint lithography, grayscale lithography, and 3D printing using 2-photon absorption-based laser writing.

Bharath Rajagopalan (Director of Strategic Marketing) is Director of Strategic Marketing at STMicroelectronics, responsible for developing the company’s strategy for Augmented Reality leveraging ST’s broad technology and product portfolio. Bharath is a veteran of the electronics industry, having served in technical, managerial, and executive roles in research and development, manufacturing, product development, and marketing. Bharath is also serving as the Chair of the AR Alliance. Prior to ST, he has held a number of leadership positions including roles at MicroVision, Dolby Laboratories, Texas Instruments and IBM in semiconductor technology development and manufacturing, display technology development and imaging systems. Bharath holds MS, and PhD degrees in electrical engineering and an MBA.

Franziska Zeller works at ZEISS Extended Reality, focusing on optical technologies and solutions for augmented and extended reality applications. Her work is connected to the development and commercialization of advanced optics for smart glasses and next-generation wearable displays. She operates at the intersection of optical technology, product development, and the evolving requirements of the AR/XR ecosystem. Through her role at ZEISS, she contributes to bringing high-performance optical solutions into emerging augmented-reality applications.

José Manuel Rojas Artuñedo is a researcher at Instituto de Biomecánica (IBV) working at the intersection of engineering, biomechanics, and human factors. His background includes computational modelling, thermal imaging, artificial intelligence, and the development of technology for healthcare and human-centred applications. He is currently involved in the POPULAR European project, where his work addresses human factors in the development of lightweight augmented-reality eyewear. His activities focus on ensuring that emerging AR technologies consider visual, wearable, vestibular, and social comfort for a broad range of users.

Rob Stevens is CEO of Oxford Optical Laboratories and an experienced innovator in ophthalmic optics and optical product development. He leads the company’s work on advanced optical solutions, including fluid lenses that can provide adjustable prescription and focus capabilities for AR and VR devices. His expertise brings together optical science, ophthalmics, product development, manufacturing, and the practical requirements of human vision. He is particularly focused on ensuring that vision correction is considered from the beginning when developing next-generation smart glasses and immersive-display products.

Kazue Shimizu (Senior AR Specialist) is an optical engineer and Senior AR Specialist at Sony Semiconductor Solutions. She has over ten years of experience in the development of display devices. She is currently the development lead of AR optics and devices.

Eric Tremblay is an optical scientist and technology leader with extensive experience in imaging, displays, and advanced optical systems. His career includes research and development activities at HP Labs, where he worked on innovative optical architectures and computational imaging technologies. He has contributed to the development of technologies relevant to near-eye displays, augmented reality, and compact imaging systems, and is an inventor on numerous optical technology patents. His work combines fundamental optical research with the development of practical solutions for next-generation display and imaging applications.

Sascha Reinhardt (Product Manager) is a product manager for measurement equipment related to AR/VR at Instrument Systems. Previously, he was product manager for various sensor solutions for automation in industrial and environmental monitoring applications. Other past roles include postdoc positions at Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics and Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics. Dr. Reinhardt received his diploma and Ph.D. in physics from Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg.

Rüdiger Sprengard is a high-tech executive at SCHOTT with extensive experience in innovation, technology management, and advanced optical materials. He is closely involved in SCHOTT’s augmented reality activities, including high-index optical glass and waveguide technologies for smart glasses. His work focuses on translating optical and materials innovation into scalable solutions for consumer AR applications. He holds a PhD and studied at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz.

Satoshi Shiraga (CEO) conducted research in particle physics at the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) in the United States, and the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN) in Italy. After finishing this, he founded Cellid. Satoshi completed a Master's course in Physics at Waseda University Graduate School, specializing in particle physics. Invited researcher at Waseda University.

Kayvan Mirza is CEO and Co-Founder of Optinvent, a company developing optical technologies for augmented reality smart glasses. He has built his career in the United States and France, previously holding positions at Invensys, HP, and Thomson/Technicolor. His experience includes building and managing optical and RF component businesses, international R&D operations, manufacturing, and global sales networks. At Optinvent, he focuses on bringing reflective polymer waveguide technology to high-volume AR and AI glasses applications.

Kelsey Wooley (Director of North America) is a chemical engineer who began her career with Intel and Micron as a photolithography process owner and resist manager for high-volume NAND. After time as a technical consultant for a startup, she joined Meta Reality Labs doing nanoimprint, e-beam, interference, and projection lithography research for augmented reality waveguides. Kelsey was the Lithography Engineering Manager at Meta before joining Eulitha as the Director of North America to open the US office and assist with AR customer applications globally.

Edgar Auslander is a senior technology executive and entrepreneur with 35+ years of experience across strategic partnerships, venture capital, M&A, and general management in AI, XR, semiconductors, and wearables. As Senior Director at Meta’s Reality Labs, he originated the landmark EssilorLuxottica partnership and drove the original product definition of the Ray-Ban Meta AI smart glasses, reshaping Meta’s AR roadmap. Earlier in his career he co-founded Texas Instruments’ Wireless Business Unit - which grew to $5B+ in annual revenue - served as a Kauffman Fellow and Vice President at VantagePoint Venture Partners, and held senior roles at Qualcomm, Intel, and ST-Ericsson driving billions in M&A and licensing activity. He has served on the boards of QuickLogic (NASDAQ: QUIK) and The AR Alliance, served as SVP at IXI Mobile (SPAC exit), and founded Menlo Business Partners (menlobp.com), an active consulting firm operating across Silicon Valley and Europe. Co-author of a Wiley textbook, he is the creator of a personal AI learning platform. Edgar authored and taoguht Management of Change and Business Negotiating at UC Berkeley Extension, lectured at Haas School of Business and Stanford’s School of Engineering, and holds an MBA from Columbia, an MEEng from Cornell, and an engineering degree from ESME Paris.

Christophe Peroz (Program Development Lead) currently leads a program advancing AR display technology at Google. Christophe’s passion for innovation is focused in the field of micro/nanofabrication and photonic devices, both essential for creating high-quality AR displays. Throughout his career, he has held roles at industry leaders like Sony and Magic Leap, as well as at academic institutions including Berkeley Lab and CNRS. Christophe is known for inspiring and empowering his teams to push the boundaries of what is possible. He is a co-author of over 130 patents and publications and holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Grenoble Alpes University. He is currently serving as co-chair of the SPIE AR/VR/MR Conference.

Nathan Yang leads hardware products at TCL RayNeo, focusing on the development of augmented reality glasses. His work covers the architecture and implementation of waveguide-based AR systems as well as the product definition of optical systems and modules. He has been closely involved in products such as the RayNeo X-series, combining microLED display engines with waveguide optics for lightweight wearable devices. His expertise connects optical engineering, hardware product development, market validation, and the commercialization of consumer AR technologies.

C.W. Chin is an executive at Applied Materials working in advanced photonics and optical technologies. His activities include the development and industrialization of waveguide technologies for augmented reality and other next-generation applications. His experience combines materials engineering, semiconductor manufacturing, photonics, and strategic industry partnerships. He has an extensive international background in technology and business development, including experience across Asia and the United States.

T.J. Won is a senior technology executive with experience spanning investment banking, media, and consumer technology. His career has been defined by understanding how consumers engage with technology across devices and platforms, and by building the partnerships that shape those experiences.

Today, T.J. serves as Senior Director of Wearables & AI Glasses Partnerships at Meta, where he leads Meta's strategic collaboration with EssilorLuxottica — the partnership behind Ray-Ban Meta AI smart glasses and one of the most significant bets in consumer AI hardware. In 2026, T.J. relocated to Milan, Italy to deepen this partnership on the ground, working directly with the EssilorLuxottica team to drive the next chapter of AI-powered wearables.

Mari Motomura (Daino) is a business development professional at Mitsui Chemicals with experience in advanced materials and technology-driven markets. Her work involves identifying new business opportunities and supporting the development of innovative materials for emerging applications. She works at the intersection of materials technology, customer needs, and the commercialization of new solutions. Through her role at Mitsui Chemicals, she contributes to expanding the use of advanced materials in next-generation optical and technology applications.

David McLauchlan is CEO of Everysight, a technology company developing augmented-reality and AI-enabled smart glasses. He leads the company’s development and commercialization of the Maverick platform, which combines Everysight’s BEAM™ display technology with features such as eye tracking and visual AI. His work focuses on bringing lightweight AR eyewear from advanced technology development into consumer, sports, mobility, and lifestyle applications. At Everysight, he also drives partnerships, developer engagement, and the expansion of the company’s smart-eyewear platform into global markets.

Kilian Kirchhoff is an optical technology professional at TechnoTeam Bildverarbeitung, a company specializing in imaging photometry and light and color measurement systems. His work is connected to the measurement and characterization of displays, light sources, and optical systems. Through TechnoTeam, he contributes to measurement solutions for demanding applications where precise luminance, color, and spatial characterization are essential. His work is particularly relevant to emerging display technologies, including AR/VR and other advanced optical applications.

Mathieu Feuillade is an experienced executive in the optics and photonics industry with a strong background in international business development and technology commercialization. His career has included leadership activities related to advanced optical components and systems for demanding industrial and consumer applications. He has extensive experience developing strategic customer relationships and bringing innovative optical technologies to international markets. His profile combines technical understanding, commercial strategy, and leadership within the global photonics ecosystem.

Erhan Ercan (Head of Global Business Development) currently runs business development at Morphotonics, a Dutch company with roots at Philips, selling nanoimprinting equipment that can enable cutting edge products. He was previously a co-founder and VP of Marketing at Ostendo Technology. Erhan has over 20 years of experience across consumer electronics, hardware, displays, and semiconductors.

Jonas Wielandts (Managing Partner & Chief Business Officer) has a master’s degree of business engineering from the University of Liege, Belgium. He joined the family business in 2019 and is responsible for business development, sales and finances, and actively participated to multiple technological development projects related to ultra precision manufacturing of complex optical components such as lens arrays and freeform optics.

Simon Dubuis is CEO and CTO of NLOptics, a deep-tech company developing optical characterization solutions for the photonics and semiconductor industries. A physics engineer by training, he completed a PhD focused on nonlinear optical spectroscopy at the University of Bordeaux. His work focuses on advanced surface and interface characterization, particularly for emerging materials such as lithium niobate and compound semiconductors. He combines scientific expertise in nonlinear optics with entrepreneurship and the industrialization of new photonic metrology technologies.

Murat Deveci is the Director of Global Sales and Business Development at OptoFidelity. He chairs LaSAR Alliance's "IQM3 - Image Quality Metrics, Methods, and Measurements" committee, and focuses on image quality, optical metrology, and other testing challenges of NEDs.

Joerg Reitterer is a technology professional working in advanced optics and photonics. His experience covers the development and application of optical technologies for emerging high-tech markets. His work brings together technical expertise, product development, and collaboration with customers and industry partners. He contributes to translating advanced optical concepts into practical solutions for next-generation applications.