Javad Mokhbery (born 1952) is an American businessman and philanthropist.[1][2][3] He is the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Futek.[4][5]
Javad Mokhbery | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Lawrence Technological University |
| Known for | Founding FUTEK |
| Spouse | Zohreh Mokhbery |
Early life and education
editMokhbery 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 attended Lawrence Technological University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1979.[7][8]
Career
editAfter 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] Futek later created sensors for NASA's Curiosity rover, designed to function in the planet's low temperatures.[10] These sensors monitored the rover's drilling arm, drilling force, and precision on the Mars surface.[11] 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.[12][10]
In September 2022, Mokhbery was honored in the LTU School of Engineering Hall of Fame.[13][14] In November 2022, he participated as a candidate in the Laguna Niguel City Council election.[15][16] Mokhbery supports the Saddleback College Foundation, Irvine Public Scholl Foundation, and Families Forward.[17] In 2020, Lawrence Technological University established the Advanced Cybersecurity Computer Lab, made possible by a gift from Mokhbery.[6]
Bibliography
editReferences
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- ^ a b c Keenan, Tim (December 7, 2020). "Lawrence Tech Opens Advanced Cybersecurity Computer Lab". DBusiness Magazine.
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- ^ Hendley, Nate (2016-12-19). "To Mars and Beyond". Business In Focus Magazine. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ a b "Mars rover Curiosity includes sensors developed by Lawrence Tech grads, brothers". New Haven Register.
- ^ Brennan, Pat (August 23, 2012). "Test drive for mars rover; O.C. parts onboard".
- ^ Brennan, Pat. (2012-08-23). "Sensors". Orange County Register. ProQuest 1034755602. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ Bekemeyer, Jake (17 October 2022). "Lawrence Tech in Southfield Inducts 10 to Engineering Hall of Fame". DBusiness Magazine.
- ^ Roush, Matt (2022-09-25). "Lawrence Tech inducts 10 people into College of Engineering Hall of Fame". TechCentury. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (October 6, 2022). "Javad Mokhbery, Laguna Niguel City Council candidate, Election 2022 questionnaire". Orange County Register.
- ^ Vu, Lauren (November 6, 2022). "Laguna Niguel Voters Are Picking Their City Council. What Do The Candidates Say?". Voice of OC.
- ^ Liszewska, Magda (July 30, 2023). "Bravo for these achieves in education, service to others and play bridge". Orange County Register.
- ^ Mokhbery, Javad. "How sensors and load cells make machines smarter". ProQuest. ProQuest 219451741. Retrieved 2023-12-08.
- ^ Mokhbery, Javad. "How sensors and load cells make machines smarter". Medical Design News, Cleveland. 7 (5): 46–48. ProQuest 219451741 – via ProQuest.