LEADERSHIP
We attract talented, driven individuals who believe in pushing boundaries through innovative ideas. Our values revolve around accountability, respect, and personal development, prioritizing productivity, profitability, and partnership.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Our highly skilled, leadership team boasts extensive expertise in the design, development, and production of cutting-edge products. In addition, we also provide custom solutions to cater to the unique needs of our discerning clientele.
In addition to working hard, we also have plenty of opportunities to play hard. Be sure to check out some of our social gatherings and take a look at our current list of jobs and consider applying to our team! We promote a fun, creative work environment with realistic challenges and rewarding opportunities for our employees.
Dr. Dennis W. Prather
President
Dr. Prather is a Co-Founder and the President of PSI and has more than 30+ years of experience in the development and transition of commercial RF photonics technology. In addition to PSI, he serves as a full-time Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Delaware, where he has been on the faculty since 1997. He is also a CAPT (retired) in the Naval Reserve, where he started serving as an E1 in 1982 and retired as an O6 Engineering Duty Officer in 2020. His combined academic and military experience provides a first-hand appreciation for the need and opportunity for technical solutions to be innovative, novel and viable for pressing and urgent operational needs. He founded PSI to be the commercial vehicle for the transition between innovation and operation and, in so doing, PSI’s technology serves both military and commercial markets.
Dr. Ahmed Sharkawy
Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Ahmed is the COO at PSI, in charge of managing the company’s daily operations and administrative tasks. He also works on developing programs to align with PSI’s goals and ensuring compliance with acquisition regulations. Additionally, he sets long-term goals for the company. He has a diverse background in both technical and business aspects of photonic and RF products, with experience in technology and product development, government compliance, and leading successful businesses. Before joining PSI, he was a CTO and co-founder of Lumilant, where he focused on developing innovative photonic solutions for military and commercial markets. He has authored numerous patents and publications, and has held various engineering positions at companies like W.L. Gore and Associates and EM Photonics. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Delaware and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in government contracting.
Dr. Christopher Schuetz
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Schuetz earned his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1997 and has since worked with companies like BAE Systems and Optical Crosslinks, Inc. His research interests have focused on microwave photonics and polymer optical waveguides. He later obtained his Master’s and Ph.D. from the University of Delaware in millimeter-wave imaging. Chris co-founded Phase Sensitive Innovations, Inc. and currently serves as CTO. He has also worked with the University of Delaware on developing phased arrays based on RF photonics. Chris has published numerous papers and holds several patents in the field of millimeter-wave imaging and RF photonic processing techniques.
Dr. Shouyuan Shi
Chief Engineer
Dr. Shi received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Xidian University, Xi’an, China, in 1991, 1994, and 1997, respectively. He is currently a Chief engineer with Phase Sensitive Innovations, Inc., and a Research Professor with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of Delaware, Newark, DE, USA. He is an author or coauthor of 8 books and book chapters, and more than 380 peer refereed journal and conference publications. He holds more than 20 issued U.S. patents. His research interests include computational electromagnetics, micro-optics and nano-photonics, and RF-photonics technologies and applications, including ultra-wideband RF antennas, optically addressed phase arrays, ultra-wideband electro-optic devices and systems, passive and active millimeter wave imaging systems. He is also an active Reviewer of more than 20 international peer-reviewed journals in the research areas of optics and photonics, RF, electro-optics, and electromagnetics. He was also the Topic Editor of Photonic Devices and Materials, Optical and Photonic Letters, and the Editorial Board Member of Advanced Optics.
Mr. Robert N. Lawrence
Chief Management Officer
Robert is the Chief Management Officer and Facility Security Officer of PSI. He is a Project Management Professional responsible for overseeing the execution, compliance, and prioritization of all resources in support of PSI’s projects and contracts. He also oversees all physical, cyber, personnel, and operations security programs. Bob came to PSI in 2020 after nearly 27 years in the US Air Force as a Network Operations Officer and Communications Officer. His extensive leadership and management skills, and expertise in military operations, technology, and security have been an invaluable addition to PSI’s project management and execution, especially as PSI begins to transition its technologies to operational capabilities and the commercial market.
Dr. Xiao-Feng Qi
Chief Strategy Officer
Dr. Qi joined PSI after working for nearly three decades in the telecommunications R&D field, including supervising 5G and 6G research activities more recently. He has significant leadership experience, having served as Senior Director of advanced R&D at Intel and Technical Manager of modem systems groups at Broadcom, where he led modem algorithms efforts for DSL, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, 2G and 4G LTE modem chipsets. As CSO for PSI, he seeks to broaden the applications of the company’s innovative RF-photonic technologies for the burgeoning 5G and 6G industry verticals.
CAREERS
In addition to our cutting-edge technology, our greatest asset lies in our exceptional team. We are constantly seeking out top talent, so we welcome you to reach out to us or see our current list of open positions.
At Phase Sensitive Innovations, we pride ourselves on being an inclusive and fair employer that values diversity and equality. We believe in providing all of our team members with a safe and supportive work environment, free from discrimination and harassment. Our commitment to equal employment opportunity means that we assess all candidates based on their qualifications, without regard to factors such as race, gender, or disability.