FOUNDER/CTO

Considered one of the world’s leading experts in CVD diamond growth, Al was also a pioneer in gallium arsenide, SOI and CVD diamond technologies. He was the Co-founder and Chief Technology officer of Kimberlite Applied Sciences and Pure Crystal Technology. Prior to that he was Director of Advanced Development and a former core member of Apollo Diamond, a pioneer in the manufacturing of single crystal diamond.  He has been awarded over 21 patents; published over a dozen publications in Diamond Growth, including high volume Single Crystal CVD diamond for Industrial Applications.

Executive Advisor

Former VP of Business Development at Apollo Diamond, Inc., a leader in the area of single crystal diamond manufacturing where he earned 4 patents. Bill is an accomplished business executive with over thirty five years of career growth at top tier public and start-up companies, including a diverse background in sales, business development, operations and executive search. Member of early stage management teams.

CPA/Advisor

An experienced business executive with extensive and varied operating experience built of foundation of corporate law and finance. Board member in both fiduciary and advisory capacities. Founder of Milestone Business Advisors, Former CEO of Bukuras, LLC – Strategic Consulting and Angel Investment Firm.

PhD./Advisor

Ronald Walsworth is a Professor & Founding Director of the Quantum Technology Center at the University of Maryland. He has more than 25 years experience in the development of precision measurement tools and their application across the life and physical sciences, including as co-founder and advisor to multiple companies spun out of his laboratory.

VP Research & Development and IP Counsel

As a veteran semiconductor materials scientist and device development engineer, Paul performed extensive R&D at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with Al Genis, and at various Silicon Valley companies including Hewlett-Packard, SDL (formerly Spectra Diode Labs) and AXT resulting in ~ 50 publications in peer-reviewed technical journals.  He brings expertise in semiconductor crystal growth and material characterization methods, technical management experience, keen scientific curiosity and an eagerness to collaborate.  As a member of the California Bar and a Patent Attorney, Paul manages the SCD IP portfolio and handles other legal matters as needed.

VP/ Engineering

An expert in CVD reactor designs and control systems. Dischler brings years of leadership experience from companies like Intel, Apollo Diamond, and Hewlett-Packard, contributing to our team’s expertise.