Profile

Hari Atkuri

Sr Scientist,
Cardinal
Sr Scientist,
Cardinal

Bio

Dr. Atkuri is the founder and CEO of Smart Glass Labs, a company that aims to revolutionize the glass industry with its patented kinetic glass technology. He has over 10 years of experience in research and development, display technologies, and materials engineering, with a PhD in Physics from the Liquid Crystal Institute.

He is passionate about creating sustainable and innovative solutions that can transform the way people interact with glass, whether it is for windows, screens, or art. He has successfully developed and patented multiple static and dynamic glass technologies, that can change their optical, electrical, or mechanical properties on demand. His company Smart Glass Labs located in Minneapolis also provides technical consultancy and collaboration to other businesses and organizations in the glass industry, leveraging his team's extensive knowledge and network.

Education

University of Hyderabad
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
2002 To 2004

University of Madras
Master of Science - MS, Engineering Physics/Applied Physics

Haroun Education Ventures MBA Degree Program
Master of Business Administration

Kent State University
Master of Arts - MA, Soft Matter / Physics

Kent State University
PhD Doctor of Philosophy

Job History

Smart Glass Labs
Founder
Minneapolis, MN, United States
September 2022 - present

Cardinal Glass Industries
Senior Materials Engineer
May 2014 - August 2022

BEAM Co.
Sr Optics Engineer
Winter Park, FL, United States
January 2013 - May 2014

Gamma Dynamics
Sr Engineer Manager
Cincinnati, OH, United States
January 2011 - November 2012

Gamma Dynamics
Lead Engineer
Cincinnati, OH, United States
January 2011 - March 2011

Kent Displays
R & D Intern
Kent, OH, United States
August 2010 - December 2010

Liquid Crystal Inst., Kent State Univ.,
Research Asst.,
Kent, OH, United States
May 2006 - December 2010