Technical Advisory Committee
Our SMTA International Technical Advisory Committee is composed of distinguished professionals and experts across the electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
The committee curates a conference program grounded in real-world experience, emerging trends, and evolving best practices — ensuring the conference delivers meaningful, relevant, and actionable technical content.
The Minds That Shape SMTA International
Explore the leaders and experts who guide the development of SMTA International’s technical content.
Conference Executives
Co-Conference Director
Raiyo Aspandiar, Ph.D.
Co-Conference Director
Richard Coyle, Ph.D.
Nokia Bell Labs
VP Technical Programs
Mumtaz Bora
pSemi
Conference Track Directors
RHE Track Co-Director
Richard Coyle, Ph.D.
Nokia Bell Labs
APT Track Director
Burton Carpenter
NXP Semiconductors
INS Track Co-Director
Keith Bryant
KB Consultancy
INS Track Co-Director
Robert Boguski
Datest Corporation
LTS Track Director
Raiyo Aspandiar, Ph.D.
AME Track Director
Pradeep Lall, Ph.D.
Auburn University
RHE Track Co-Director
Robert Kinyanjui, Ph.D.
John Deere ISG
MFX Track Co-Director
Jeffrey Kennedy
ZESTRON Corporation
MFX Track Co-Director
Colette Anctil
Collins Aerospace
Technical Committee Members
Additively Manufactured Electronics (AME) Track
Pradeep Lall, Ph.D.
Auburn University
Tom Rovere
Lockheed Martin
Douglas Schardt
Komori America Corp