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our HQ 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

Masoud Agah

Founding and Executive Director
 

Nathan Cushing

Nathan Cushing

Associate Director of Partnerships
 

Prabesh Dulal

Prabesh Dulal

Associate Director of Operations
 

Makhes Behera

Makhes Behera

Microfabrication Semiconductor Process Engineer, NSU Node

Swarna Bose

Swarna Bose

Microfabrication Semiconductor Process Engineer, UVA Node

Akib Jabed photo

Akib Jabed

Microfabrication Semiconductor Process Engineer, VCU Node

VAST Process Engineer Moheb Sheiki

Moheb Sheikhi

Microfabrication Semiconductor Process Engineer,  VT Node