Founding team
A new platform. A proven team.
Uviquity was founded in 2022 by a team of serial entrepreneurs and photonics experts who have built and scaled deep technology companies. Their experience spans photonic integrated circuits, semiconductor lasers, and deep tech commercialization.
Scott Burroughs is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Uviquity where he is pioneering solid-state far-UVC disinfection technology. Scott is a seasoned technology executive and entrepreneur with deep expertise in photonics, semiconductor lasers, and advanced optical systems. With a track record of leadership across seven start-up ventures—including multiple successful exits—he excels at building innovative, high-impact products and scaling them to market. Previously, Scott co-founded and led Sense Photonics from inception through acquisition, driving breakthroughs in Flash LIDAR and SPAD array technology. He has held executive roles at leading photonics firms including Bell Labs, Nortel Networks, and Santur, and holds over 20 patents in optics, photovoltaics, and laser systems. Scott earned his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois under Professors Nick Holonyak and Karl Hess.
Russell Kanjorski is Co-Founder and Chief Commercial Officer of Uviquity where he drives the strategic direction and commercial activities of the company. Russ is an experienced executive and serial entrepreneur with a track record of founding and scaling deep tech companies across photonics, semiconductors, and clean energy. Prior to Uviquity, Russ co-founded Sense Photonics, a leading automotive LiDAR company, leading it through successful fundraising, commercialization, and a $105 million acquisition. Russ also held executive roles at multiple solar photovoltaic startups, where he secured $2 billion worth of sales contracts and led global business development. Earlier in his career, he practiced corporate law and served as a consultant with the Boston Consulting Group. He holds a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and dual B.S./B.A. degrees from the Wharton School and the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania.
Brent Fisher is Co-Founder and Chief Scientist of Uviquity where he drives technology innovation activities for the company. Brent is a thought leader, photonics expert, and prolific inventor with over 50 patents and more than 90 scientific publications. He has led groundbreaking innovations across photonics, semiconductors, and sensor systems, driving technologies from concept to commercialization. Brent previously served as Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at Sense Photonics, where he helped deliver breakthroughs in Flash LiDAR, high-power VCSEL arrays, and SPAD sensor technology. Earlier in his career, Brent was Director of R&D at a leading high-concentration photovoltaic module manufacturer and a Research Staff Member at the Institute for Defense Analyses, a leading R&D non-profit consultancy serving the national security needs of the United States. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT and a B.A. from Northwestern.
