Dr. Peter Burks​

Dr. Burks began his career in a research laboratory at UC Santa Barbara, where he earned his PhD in Chemistry under the guidance of Prof. Peter C. Ford. During his PhD, Peter published 6 scientific articles and was recognized with several honors and awards including the Corning Inc. Foundation fellowship, multiple National Science Foundation fellowships, as well as a University Award of Distinction and the B.R. Baker Memorial Award, a top award in his program. While earning his PhD, he simultaneously participated in UCSB’s Technology Management Program where he earned a certificate in Entrepreneurship and was selected as the graduate commencement speaker.