John Knolle
John Knolle
John Knolle is an inventor who has worked on various projects. Additionally, he’s an accomplished cyclist, competing in the UCI Europe Tour.
He is the founder of Knoll Light Factory, a software program that creates lens flares. His passion for innovation and excellence have driven him to this success.
Early Life and Education
In the seventeenth century, English education remained highly class-based. The aristocracy upheld their tradition of sending their sons to prestigious public schools – predominantly boarding institutions like Eton and Harrow.
The middle class sent their boys to grammar schools – private, fee-paying institutions run by the family which typically followed a traditional curriculum and focused on classics. Landed gentry also sent their sons to private schools, and tutors were sometimes employed in large households.
Puritan reformers such as Samuel Hartlib advocated that the state should provide free and compulsory universal education to all children, drawing inspiration from John Amos Comenius – a Czech teacher and scientist who visited England in 1641.
Professional Career
John Knolle was an esteemed ophthalmologist and champion for surgical techniques that revolutionized phacoemulsification and intraocular lens implant surgery. He studied under pioneers of these procedures, designed numerous instruments, and published numerous papers and textbook chapters on their application.
Throughout his career, he was an inspirational mentor and sought to expand his knowledge, particularly in leadership and driving positive change. Additionally, he enjoyed traveling and sketching buildings both old and new.
He and his wife Brigitte Knowles founded an architectural atelier in Philadelphia with the belief that architecture can have a curative effect by engaging all five senses.
He and his wife are survived by two daughters, Genna Knolle Allen and Natosha Knolle Scott, who have made it a priority to carry on the family name.
Achievements and Honors
John Knolle was an incredible innovator, developing his intraocular lens, designing numerous surgical instruments, publishing numerous articles and textbook chapters that still remain popular today. His surgeries have restored sight to thousands of patients around the world.
Throughout his career, he was an active participant in numerous professional organizations and received numerous awards and honors. Most notably, he earned lifetime membership to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Other notable accomplishments include creating Knoll Light Factory, the world’s first software application to generate lens flares on-demand. Best of all? It’s free and can be downloaded from either desktop computer or mobile device at no cost. Furthermore, this engaging educational tool benefits everyone in the family – providing fun educational fun!
Personal Life
John Knolle is a well-known figure in the movie industry. Currently, he serves as Chief Creative Officer at Industrial Light & Magic and oversees visual effects production.
He joined the company in 1986 and since has produced numerous feature films such as Star Wars Episodes I-III, Mission to Mars, Deep Blue Sea, Star Trek: First Contact and Rogue One. Additionally, he co-developed Photoshop with his brother Thomas Knolle for image manipulation purposes.
He is a proud father to two sons, Jonathan and Jordan. When not working or playing soccer, Jonathan enjoys hiking, mountain biking and working out in his free time. Additionally, he’s an avid reader and traveler.
Net Worth
John Knolle has an estimated net worth of $50-74K. He resides at 2501 Olympic Blvd, Walnut Creek, CA 94595.
As a financial advisor, he assists clients in investing their money wisely. He holds the designation of Certified Financial Planner(tm), having worked in this industry for over 25 years. He manages multiple portfolios for his clients and takes great pleasure in providing advice on how best to use their funds and helping them reach their financial objectives.
He and his wife Laura reside at 2501 Olympic Blvd in Walnut Creek and have no children at home. The couple has a net worth of $50-74K. He works for Mellon Capital Management, earning an annual salary of $50-74K.