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Daniel Neal

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Chief Executive Officer at WaveFront Dynamics Inc
📍 Tijeras, New Mexico, United States

Dr. Daniel Neal is the Founder and CEO of WaveFront Dynamics Inc. , specializing in wavefront sensor technology. A Stanford PhD and Optica Fellow, he previously led research at Sandia National Laboratories and Johnson & Johnson Vision, developing groundbreaking ophthalmic diagnostic instruments.

Beyond his extensive scientific career, Dan is a licensed private pilot, indicating a passion for aviation. His social media shows he values improving patients lives through his technology and maintains strong connections with other leaders in the field of ocular optics.

Unique fact: Dan received the prestigious David Richardson Medal for his significant contributions to the commercialization of applied optics.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Tijeras, New Mexico, United States
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Wavefront Diagnostics
His entire career is built on developing and commercializing wavefront sensor technology, from his early work at Sandia to founding WaveFront Sciences and WaveFront Dynamics Inc.
Ophthalmic Innovation
He was the principal developer of the COAS ophthalmic instrument and the technical lead for the iDesign system, holding multiple patents in optical measurement systems.
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Career

Work history

10-2019
Chief Executive Officer
WaveFront Dynamics Inc
3-2017 - 10-2019
Research Fellow
Johnson & Johnson Vision
1-2007 - 5-2018
Director R&D
AMO
Director R&D
AMO
11-2009 - 3-2017
Research Fellow
Abbott
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Education
1980 - 1984
PHD
Stanford University
1976 - 1980
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
The University of Texas at Austin
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