Dr. Justin Sigley is the chief scientist at AmeriCOM, where he directs the research focus of the Defense Precision Optics Consortium. He earned his Ph.D. in Physics from Wake Forest University, specializing in microscopy techniques for hemostasis, cancer, and regenerative medicine research. Sigley has spent the last 15 years developing optical systems for defense and commercial applications. He is currently focused on highenergy laser optics metrology and sustainable manufacturing for the defense industrial base. He serves on Laser Focus World’s editorial board, has authored numerous technical publications, and is an inventor on two patents.