Soroosh Daqiqeh Rezaei

About Soroosh Daqiqeh Rezaei

With 10 years dedicated to Optics and Nanofabrication, and over 18 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, I specialize in bridging the gap between advanced R&D and scalable product development. My career has been defined by leading cross-functional teams to develop and launch innovative optical systems, managing combined project budgets of $3M.Currently, as a Senior Optical Engineer at LEADOPTIK, I am at the forefront of pioneering AI-enhanced real-time optical imaging for medical applications. My work focuses on integrating high-resolution microstructural visualization with advanced analytics to enable more precise decision-making in interventional pulmonology.Core Technical ExpertiseOptical Design & Simulation: Deep expertise in designing metalenses, compound lens systems, and optical systems using ZEMAX, wave optics, and Fourier Optics.Nanofabrication: Extensive hands-on experience in cleanroom environments, including e-beam lithography, photolithography, and various deposition and etching techniques.Metrology & Automation: Proven track record of building custom characterization systems and automated assembly fixtures—notably achieving a 300x improvement in assembly throughput (Patent Pending).Software Proficiency: Advanced skill in Python, MATLAB, COMSOL Multiphysics, Lumerical, and multiphysics simulations.Key Achievements & ImpactHigh-Impact Research: Authored 23 journal articles in top-tier publications, including Nature and Science, garnering over 2,400 citations.Patent Innovation: Inventor of high-precision robotic assembly methods utilizing machine vision and heterogeneous integration of optical elements into miniaturized endoscopic systems.Grant Success: Successfully contributed to securing a $2M research grant for the development of metasurface-based hyperspectrometers.Regulatory Leadership: Served as a primary FDA correspondent for optical system design, supporting the 510(k) clearance process through rigorous testing and documentation.\"I thrive in aggressive, fast-paced startup environments where I can leverage my multidisciplinary background in mechanical and optical engineering to solve complex, system-level challenges.\" Education:Ph.D. in Optics | National University of Singapore M.Sc. & B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering | Graduated within the top 1% of class

Experience

1. Senior Optical Engineer

   LEADOPTIK

   Jun 2023 — Present · Silicon Valley, CA, US

   A. Optical Design & NanofabricationAdvanced Modeling: Designed metalenses for OCT using ZEMAX, Wave Optics, and RCWA. Created comprehensive nanostructure libraries for multi-focal and polarization-dependent systems.Stray Light Optimization: Improved signal-to-noise ratios via Scalar Diffraction Theory and parametric optimization.Full-Flow Fabrication: Executed end-to-end nanofabrication (Lithography, Etching, Deposition) at the Stanford Nanofabrication Facility (SNF).Hardware Innovation: Modified 3D printers to achieve a 6x resolution gain (3µm), enabling reliable, low-cost printing of precision optics assembly components.B. Manufacturing Automation & Metrology300x Assembly Leap: Designed a Patent-Pending robotic assembly system that slashed build time from 10 hours to 2 minutes.5,400x Characterization Leap: Engineered an automated wafer scanner, reducing device measurement time from 1.5 hours to 1 second.C. Yield Optimization: Designed custom SolidWorks tooling and a cold plasma fiber stripping system to increase LIA-1 catheter throughput.D. Software Development: Built a modular Python suite for automated optical characterization E. Regulatory, Clinical & LeadershipFDA 510(k) Support: Drafted response letters for FDA submissions. Authored Test Methods (TM), Work Instructions (WI), and Manufacturing Process Instructions (MPI).Pre-clinical Validation: Built a simulated bronchoscopy suite and fabricated lung-simulating optical phantoms (fiducial nodules) for system validation.Clinical Testing: participated in in-vivo animal studies, performing real-time optical imaging and deployment of targets.Team Management: Directed a team of 2 engineers and 4 interns. Managed workflows via Monday.com and oversaw optical design reviews.F. Intellectual PropertyPatent 1: High-Precision Robotic Assembly Utilizing Machine Vision for In-Situ Functional Tuning.Patent 2: Heterogeneous integration of optical elements into miniaturized endoscopic systems.

Education

• Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

  Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2012 — 2014

• National University of Singapore

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Optics

  2015 — 2019

• Ferdowsi University of Mashhad

  Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  2008 — 2012

Skills

• Comsol
• Numerical Analysis
• Finite Element Analysis
• Materials Science
• Finite Difference Method
• Simulations
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Engineering
• Bem
• Fem Analysis
• Public Speaking
• Numerical Simulation
• Dqm
• Microsoft Office
• Teamwork
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Adams
• Matlab
• R&D
• Materials
• Elasticity
• Perturbation
• Simulink
• Solidworks
• Mems
• Ansys
• Fsi
• Abaqus
• Management
• Microsoft Word
• Stability
• Research
• Poroelasticity