Robert Parks

Associate Research Professor

Contact Information

  • Telephone:
    520-621-4180
  • Email:
    rparks@optics.arizona.edu
  • Mailing Address:
    Mr. Robert Parks
    University of Arizona
    Optical Sciences
    Meinel Building
    1630 East University Boulevard
    Tucson, Arizona  85721  USA

Education

  • MA, Williams College, 1966

  • BA, Ohio Wesleyan University, 1964

Employment

  • The University of Arizona: College of Optical Sciences; Associate Research Professor, 2008-present; Adjunct Assistant Research Professor, 1995-2008; Adjunct Lecturer, 1983-1995; Optical Shop Manager, 1976-1983; Steward Observatory; Staff Scientist, 1983-1990

  • Optical Perspectives Group, LLC, Owner, 2007-present; Co-Owner, 1988-2007

  • Frank Cooke, Inc., Assistant Manager, 1972-1976

  • Itek Corporation, Senior Photo-Optical Engineer, 1968-1972

  • Eastman Kodak Company, Optical Engineer, 1966-1968

Professional Affiliations and Activities

  • American Society for Precision Engineering, President, 1991; Board of Directors, 1985-1987 and 1989-1992

  • SPIE: Board of Directors, 1989-1992

  • ISO/TC172 - Optics and Optical Instruments, Leader of U.S. Delegation, 1984-1995

  • ANSI/NAPM IT.11 Subcommittee for Optics Standardization, Chair, 1994-1996

  • ISO/TC172/SC1 - Optics and Optical Instruments, Fundamental Standards, Chair, 1995-1098

  • Optics and Electro-Optics Standards Council, Executive Director, 1997

Honors and Awards

  • NASA Public Service Medal, 1991

  • SPIE, Fellow, 1985

  • American Society for Precision Engineering, Distinguished Service Award, 2000

  • American Society for Precision Engineering, Lifetime Achievement Award, 2009