John Bowers

John Bowers is a world-renowned electrical engineer and silicon photonics expert, serving as a Founding Adviser and Board Member of Alpha Design AI. As the Fred Kavli Chair and Distinguished Professor at UCSB, he has made groundbreaking contributions to silicon photonics and optical communications, holding 73 patents and authoring over 900 journal papers. A member of the National Academy of Engineering, John has co-founded six successful companies, including Aurrion (acquired by Juniper) and Terabit Technology (acquired by Ciena), advancing high-speed fiber optic communication. His expertise spans both cutting-edge research and commercialization, bridging academia and industry to drive semiconductor and photonics innovation. With decades of experience shaping the future of electronic and optical systems, John plays a key role in guiding Alpha Design AI's mission to revolutionize chip design and verification.