Dr. Peter J. de Groot

Dr. Peter de Groot invents and develops new optical metrology instruments and applications for Zygo Corporation, in Middlefield, Connecticut. In addition to 140 patents for new optical instruments and techniques, Peter has published 220 technical papers, tutorials, and book chapters in physics, education, optics and metrology. He is active in SPIE as a Director, Fellow member, Committee chair, author, instructor, Kingslake award winner, and 2024 President Elect.