Robert Kester

Robert Kester

• CEO Rebellion Photonics

Robert Kester, CEO of Rebellion Photonics, is a co-founder of the company and inventor of the Gas Cloud Imaging (GCI) systems and technologies. He plays a key role in decisions that affect the technical integrity of products and oversees strategic direction, operational management, sales administration, development and deployment, and administration. He is a member of the executive board of directors and leads the company in innovative engineering design, sales management leadership and product development that has led the company in innovative solutions for the detection of explosive gas leaks and cloud imaging. Additionally, he has procured key research grant funding for product development. He has 10+ publications, 6 patents and 6 more pending. Dr Kester has a Bachelor of Science in Laser Optical Engineering Technology from the Oregon Institute of Technology, a MS in Optical Sciences from the University of Arizona and a Doctorate in Bio-Engineering degree from Rice University.