Our Team

At the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST), our team is dedicated to advancing semiconductor technology through collaboration, innovation, and education. Our headquarters team comprises experts in various fields, working together to drive our mission forward.

Masoud Agah
Founding and Executive Director

Nathan Cushing
Associate Director of Partnerships

Prabesh Dulal
Associate Director of Operations

Jennifer Cummins
Associate Director of Marketing and Communications

Makhes Behera
Microfabrication Semiconductor Process Engineer, NSU Node

Swarna Bose
Microfabrication Semiconductor Process Engineer, UVA Node

Akib Jabed
Microfabrication Semiconductor Process Engineer, VCU Node

Matt Lacroix
Semiconductor Packaging Engineer, VT Node

Moheb Sheikhi
Microfabrication Semiconductor Process Engineer, VT Node