Jani Jesenovec is an expert in growth of crystals for a variety of applications, including nonlinear optics, optoelectronics, semiconductors, and transparent wide bandgap semiconductors. He obtained his Bachelor's in Physics from Central Washington University (2018), where he studied materials for magnetic memory storage. His Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Washington State University (2022) focused on Czochralski growth of the wide bandgap semiconductor gallium oxide, and characterization through a wide variety of optical, structural and electrical techniques to understand defects, doping, alloying and photoconductivity. Jani is currently a principal scientist at BAE Systems' FAST Labs, conducting crystal growth and vertical integration of crystals for a variety of nonlinear optical, optoelectronic, and semiconductor applications. Through this position, he is able to work with academic, industry and small business partners to sell crystals for research and development purposes.