Martin Valente

Director, Optical Fabrication and Engineering Facility

Contact Information

Photo:  Mr. Martin Valente

Education

  • BS, University of Arizona, Optical Engineering, 1992

  • AAS, Southern Illinois University, 1985

Employment

  • The University of Arizona, Optical Sciences, Director Optical Fabrication and Engineering Facility, 2005-date; Program Manager, 2001-2005; Manager of Optical Shops, 1998-2001; Senior Staff Engineer, 1997-1998; Staff Engineer, 1995-1997; Engineer, 1993-1995; Engineering Assistant, 1988-1991

  • National Radio Astronomy Observatories, Engineer II, 1992-1993; Research Associate, 1991-1992

  • Hughes Aircraft Corporation, Missile Systems Group, Research Engineering Assistant, 1986-1988; Electronic Technician, 1985-1986

Professional Activities

  • APOMA, American Precision Optics Manufacturers Association, Academic Chair, 2006-2007

  • Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers, Member

  • University of Arizona Committee for Optics Shop, Member

  • University of Arizona Committee for University Research Instrumentation Center, Member

Research

  • Fabrication and testing of novel optics and optical systems. 

  • Development of lightweight optics and all-metal optical systems.

  • Development of metrology for precise angle measurements.