Dr. Rodney Pelzel, IQE

Dr. Rodney Pelzel is Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer at IQE, with over 24 years of experience in the semiconductor industry and deep expertise in compound semiconductor materials and epitaxial growth. He has led R&D, operations, and engineering functions at IQE, spearheading numerous new product introductions, including the successful launch of 6-inch VCSELs for consumer applications. A widely recognized thought leader, Dr. Pelzel is the inventor of more than 30 patents and is frequently sought for his insights on semiconductor technology and market trends. He holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a BS with High Distinction from the University of Colorado. He is a Chartered Engineer, Chartered Scientist, and a Fellow of both the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Institution of Chemical Engineers.