• CERAWeek
  • March 18 - 22, 2024

Robert Kester

Rebellion Photonics

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

Dr. Robert Kester, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Rebellion Photonics, is the inventor of its Gas Cloud Imaging (GCI) systems and technologies. As author of over 10 publications, 6 patents (and 6 more pending), Dr. Kester oversees strategic direction, operational management, development and deployment of Rebellion Photonics, and focuses on decisions that affect the technical integrity of the products. As a member of the Executive Board of Directors, he has led the company in innovative engineering design, sales management, and product development. His leadership has resulted in ground-breaking solutions for cloud imaging and the detection of explosive gas leaks. Additionally, Dr. Kester has procured key research grant funding for product development and is a frequent keynote speaker at business and technology conferences around the world, including the most recent Innovation Award at the World Gas Conference 2018: Emissions Detection and Mitigation from the Technical and Innovation Center. Dr. Kester has a Bachelor of Science degree in laser optical engineering technology from the Oregon Institute of Technology, an MS in optical sciences from the University of Arizona, and a Doctorate in bio-engineering from Rice University.

Sessions With Robert Kester

Wednesday, 13 March