Amir Waks

Background

Waks, Amir was born on September 3, 1953 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Came to the United States, 1986.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Technion Israel Institute Technology, 1975; Master of Science, Drexel U., 1987; Doctor of Philosophy, Drexel U., 1991.

Career

Project manager, Tadiran Industries, Holon, Israel, 1980-1984; product manager, Scitex, Herzeliah, Israel, 1985-1986; research specialist, Drexel U., Philadelphia, 1986-1990; research supervisor, Amoco Technology, Naperville, Illinois, 1991-1994; program manager, Mennen Medical, Clarence, New York, since 1995. Consultant KOY, Nashua, N.H., since 1991, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1990-1991.

Achievements

• Amir Waks has been listed as a noteworthy Medical equipment development manager by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Computer Society, International Society for Optical Engineering (chairman 1994).

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, outdoor activities, geography.

Connections

M. Gershon and Irena (Kriger) W. Married Leah Lapidot, February 7, 1978. Children: Zeev, Eitan.

Spouse:

Leah Lapidot

child:

Zeev Waks

child:

Eitan Waks