Dr. Robert Walters has nearly three decades of experience in electronic and optoelectronic research and development for terrestrial and space applications. He was with the US Naval Research Laboratory for 27 years, performing and managing research and transition projects to support Navy and DOD wide requirements. Rob joins the Insititue from his role of Senior Scientist and BD for Packet Digital and their sister company, Botlink, leading the development and commercialization of the companies’ power and energy and UAS control products.