Keith Richard Evans is a senior executive, scientist, and entrepreneur with a distinguished career dedicated to advancing semiconductor materials and manufacturing technologies. With a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Purdue University, Keith brings a deep technical foundation to his work, bridging the gap between complex research and scalable industrial application. In 2019, as an Entrepreneur in Residence for Michigan State University’s Spartan Innovations, Keith co-founded Great Lakes Crystal Technologies, leveraging his expertise to drive innovation within the deep-tech sector.