David Markle
David Markle
David Markle is a physicist and the co-founder of Periodic Structures Inc. in the USA, which develops practical lithography solutions based on interference.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering physics from the University of Alberta, an MS in reactor physics from Birmingham University and a diploma in business administration from London School of Economics. Initially employed by Perkin Elmer Corporation, he then joined Ultratech Corporation as Vice President of Advanced Technology before being promoted to CTO and Chairman of its Technical Advisory Board.
Early Life and Education
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His first role as an actor came during a doctoral student at Yale, after graduating with an undergraduate degree in English literature from Princeton. At that time, his first role was featured in a low-budget commercial for Lowenbrau beer but soon after it became evident that acting was his true calling.
Markle joined Ultratech Corporation in 1984 as Vice President of Advanced Technology, eventually rising to become CTO and Chairman of the Technical Advisory Board. Upon retirement in 2008, he co-founded Periodic Structures Inc. –a start-up company developing practical lithography solutions based on interference. As a member of both Society of Lithography and American Academy of Physics, his expertise is widely sought out.
Professional Career
David Markle is the owner and CEO of Passports Educational Travel, a company that gives students an international experience. Additionally, he founded Periodic Structures Inc., a start-up that creates practical lithography solutions.
He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and has held senior positions at Perkin Elmer Corporation and Ultratech. Additionally, he invented Micralign and Micrascan series tools.
Markle has long been an advocate for Diabetes, raising awareness and providing financial assistance to kids attending D-camps. Currently, he serves as ambassador to the Canadian Diabetes Association and also plays professional golf with an estimated net worth of $5 million.
Achievements and Honors
David Markle is a renowned engineer who has earned numerous awards and honors for his work. He co-founded Periodic Structures Inc. (USA), an innovative start-up company developing practical lithography solutions based on interference.
His career began at Perkin Elmer Corporation, where he developed the Micralign and Micrascan lithography systems. Subsequently, he joined Ultratech as Vice President of Advanced Technology, then CTO and Chairman of the Technical Advisory Board.
In 2013, he was honored as a Fritz Zernike Award winner for microlithography, and has received numerous engineering honors. A member of the National Academy of Engineering and Fellow of OSA, SPIE and IEEE, his accomplishments are well-documented in his professional journal articles.
Personal Life
Prince Harry’s new bride, Meghan Markle, has been described as an enthusiastic supporter of gender equality and women’s rights. She has also donated her name to several charities such as the Myna Mahila Foundation which provides menstrual hygiene products and job opportunities for women living in India’s slums.
The 36-year-old has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry, appearing on USA’s “Suits” and playing Rachel Zane on the TV show. Furthermore, she wrote and edited The Tig lifestyle blog and wrote essays on food and travel topics.
Net Worth
Meghan Markle was a well-known actress before she married Prince Harry, with an estimated net worth of $5 million. Much of this wealth came from her role on the legal drama Suits, where she earned more than $50,000 per episode.
The former actress also launched The Tig, a lifestyle blog where she provided advice on fashion, travel and beauty. Unfortunately, this venture was shuttered in 2017.
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