Advanced Optical Technologies (AOT)

Advanced Optical Technologies (AOT) offers multi-dimensional micro- and nano-structural material characterization, mapping, and assessment for a more complete understanding of complex materials, devices, and scenarios, and develops custom sensors for defense and commercial customers. AOT was founded in 2004 by Dr. Brian Hoover, following his PhD from the renowned optics program at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and several years with a small defense contractor. Spending its initial 12 years on an Air Force base provided AOT intense experience with a variety of optical- and laser-based material characterization and sensor development. In 2016 AOT seized the opportunity to relocate several laser laboratories it had helped build to a new commercial facility and expand. Malini Hoover took over as CEO and streamlined operations to serve a larger variety of markets and customers.