Dr. SIMIN CAI is a physics PhD, entrepreneur, and the founder of Go!Foton, a global technology company specializing in optics and photonics. With over thirty years of experience in the field, he has led innovations in commercializing optical communications and medical device technologies while serving leading clients across North America, Asia, and Europe. Prior to launching Go!Foton, he held executive positions at NSG America and contributed to the early formation of Avanex. Dr. Cai had also served in leadership roles at OPTICA (formerly The Optical Society), including on its Board and Finance Council. He holds degrees in Applied Physics, Engineering Optics, and a Ph.D. in Physics from Stevens Institute of Technology.