Javad Mokhbery
Javad Mokhbery (born 1952) is an American businessman and philanthropist.[1][2][3] He is the founder and current chief executive officer of FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology.[4][5]
Javad Mokhbery | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 Iran |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Lawrence Technological University |
| Known for | FUTEK (founder and CEO) |
| Spouse(s) | Zohreh Mokhbery |
Early life and education
Mokhbery was born in 1952 in Iran and moved to England at the age of 19 to receive his early education.[6] Later, 1974, he moved to Detroit, U.S. and graduated from Lawrence Technological University with bachelors in mechanical engineering in 1979.[7][8]
Career
After finishing his studies, he worked in Detroit and California for different sensor companies, contributing to projects such as the Discovery space shuttle.[6] In 1985, he established FUTEK, initially focusing on cryogenic sensors for the Discovery space shuttle mission.[9][10] FUTEK later created sensors for NASA's Curiosity rover, designed to function in the planet's low temperatures.[11] These sensors monitored the rover's drilling arm, drilling force, and precision on the Mars surface.[12] The rover landed in August 2012, and his company continues to collaborate with NASA on various projects, including the next-generation Mars rover's robotic arm, parachute sensors, and load cells for the International Space Station.[13][11]
In September 2022, Mokhbery was honored in the LTU School of Engineering Hall of Fame.[14][15] In November 2022, he participated as a candidate in the Laguna Niguel City Council election.[16][17] Mokhbery supports the Saddleback College Foundation, Irvine Public Scholl Foundation, and Families Forward.[18] In 2020, Lawrence Technological University established the Advanced Cybersecurity Computer Lab, made possible by a gift from Mokhbery.[6]
Publications
References
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- ↑ Norman, Jan. Romney meets with local small-business executives. Orange County Register (July 23, 2012).
- ↑ Wallace, Jeremy. The top California donors in the Texas governor's race. Houston Chronicle (2022-09-21). Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ↑ Lawrence Tech Alumni Play Role In Mars Curiosity Rover. CBS News (2017-09-17). Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ↑ Mars rover Curiosity includes sensors developed by Lawrence Tech grads, brothers. New Haven Register (2012-09-30). Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Keenan, Tim. Lawrence Tech Opens Advanced Cybersecurity Computer Lab. DBusiness Magazine (December 7, 2020).
- ↑ FUTEK's alma mater celebrates Mohammad Mokhberi.
- ↑ Rep. Brenda Lawrence To Deliver Commencement Address.
- ↑ Hendley, Nate. To Mars and Beyond (in en-US). Business In Focus Magazine (2016-12-19). Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ↑ The leader in Test and Measurement, Advanced digital Automation & Assisted Med-Tech Robots. Industry Tech Outlook. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Mars rover Curiosity includes sensors developed by Lawrence Tech grads, brothers. New Haven Register.
- ↑ Brennan, Pat. Test drive for mars rover; O.C. parts onboard (August 23, 2012).
- ↑ Brennan, Pat.. Sensors. Orange County Register (2012-08-23). Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ↑ Bekemeyer, Jake. Lawrence Tech in Southfield Inducts 10 to Engineering Hall of Fame. DBusiness Magazine (17 October 2022).
- ↑ Roush, Matt. Lawrence Tech inducts 10 people into College of Engineering Hall of Fame (in en-US). TechCentury (2022-09-25). Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ↑ Schallhorn, Kaitlyn. Javad Mokhbery, Laguna Niguel City Council candidate, Election 2022 questionnaire. Orange County Register (October 6, 2022).
- ↑ Vu, Lauren. Laguna Niguel Voters Are Picking Their City Council. What Do The Candidates Say?. Voice of OC (November 6, 2022).
- ↑ Liszewska, Magda (July 30, 2023). Bravo for these achieves in education, service to others and play bridge. https://www.ocregister.com/2023/07/30/bravo-for-these-achieves-in-education-service-to-others-and-play-bridge/.
- ↑ Mokhbery, Javad. How sensors and load cells make machines smarter. ProQuest. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ↑ Mokhbery, Javad. How sensors and load cells make machines smarter. Medical Design News, Cleveland 7 (5). p. 46-48.