About OEWAVES

At OEwaves, we’re advancing the frontier of photonic innovation with a focus on clarity, precision, and purpose. Drawing from decades of scientific excellence, we craft ultra-stable technologies that power mission-critical systems — from deep space exploration to next-gen communications. Our work brings together refined engineering and visionary thinking to illuminate what’s possible.

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Who We Are

We are a team of physicists, engineers, and visionaries united by a shared passion for pushing the boundaries of optoelectronics.

Our Board of Directors

Julie M. Schoenfeld
Founder and Chair of the Board, OEwaves;  Entrepreneur In Residence, Caltech.
David Berkus
President, Board leader and governance expert with decades of impact across startups and public companies.
Alex Maleki
Startup operator turned venture leader who blends expertise in sales, marketing, and law.
Lute Maleki
President & CEO of OEwaves, Lute Maleki is a physicist and tech founder advancing photonics and quantum systems.

OEwaves by the Numbers

2000
Founding Year
26
Team Members
20
Global Distributors
$15m
Grant Funding
23
Distributing Countries
5
Federal Grants
3000
ft2 of 10K Clean Room
>151
Technology Patents
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