Dr. Vaitekunas is a nationally recognized scientist in the field of therapeutic ultrasounds, holding greater than 17 patents and authoring numerous publications. He played a key role in Johnson & Johnson's successful acquisition and ongoing development of UltraCision® and its Harmonic Scalpel® line of products. In addition, he is a Patent Agent licensed to practice law in front of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and will have significant responsibilities for OmniSonics' extensive patent estate.
Dr. Vaitekunas holds a B.S.E.E. from Purdue University, a M.S. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from Northwestern University and a Ph.D. in Bioengineering and Engineering Mechanics from the University of Cincinnati. |