Quantum Opus Llc Appoints Dr. Josh Cassada As Head of Research and Development

Oct 15, 2024•10 months ago

Position

Head of Research

Company

Quantum Opus

Josh Cassada

PlymouthMedical DeviceBiotechnologyHealth Care

Description

Dr. Josh Cassada, who co-founded Quantum Opus in 2013, is returning to the company as head of research and development. His extensive experience from NASA, including 157 days in space and three spacewalks, as well as his background in high energy particle physics and military test piloting, will be instrumental in advancing innovations in biomedical imaging and long-range space communications.

Company Information

Company

Quantum Opus

Location

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

About

Quantum Opus LLC is the industry leader in producing the world's most sensitive light detection systems through single-photon technology. The company has evolved from serving academic researchers to collaborating with federal agencies and commercial enterprises, with current projects including groundbreaking medical research on cancer detection and non-invasive cerebral blood flow monitoring, as well as advanced communications in near-Earth and deep space missions, and in quantum computing.

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