Brief Biography

Robert Mehalso, Ph.D.

Dr. Mehalso is internationally recognized and respected for his pioneering and innovative approaches to micro and nanomanufacturing, microassembly, and the packaging of micro and nanosystems. His focus on the commercialization of micro and nanosystems has led to products that include fuel injection systems, ink-jet print heads, optical telecommunication devices, and various medical diagnostic devices. Dr. Mehalso founded and built the first corporation in the United States dedicated to the commercialization of microsystems and has subsequently been involved in founding over a dozen micro and nanosystems companies. He provides advisory support to industry, universities, and governments on the development of micro and nanosystems commercialization strategy. He provides analysis and due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and venture funding for start-up companies and businesses. Dr. Mehalso continues to lecture widely and serves on advisory boards for several academic and financial institutions and on the boards of several entrepreneurial companies.

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