US Technical Team
From our US headquarters, a team of experts is available to discuss your specific program needs. From off-the-shelf lens selection to custom lens design and camera module development, we are here for you from Day 1.
Dr. Alex Ning, Founder and CEO
He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Chicago and a B.S. in Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China, and is a registered member of SPIE — the international society for optics and photonics. Dr. Ning has authored over 100 US patents in miniature lens design spanning fisheye optics, wide-angle imaging systems, thermal stabilization, and ghost suppression — the foundational IP behind Sunex’s proprietary technologies, including Tailored Distortion, NoGhost, and SuperFisheye. He published his first technical whitepaper at the SPIE Conference in 1998 and has led Sunex’s optical innovation program for over 30 years.
Ben Roberts, VP of Sales & Marketing
He holds an Optics degree from the University of Rochester and brings over 20 years of optical industry experience — including building and growing Sunex’s Security & Surveillance business from the ground up. Ben currently leads Sunex’s partner programs and robotics vision initiatives, working with system integrators, robotics OEMs, and channel partners to match imaging requirements with the right optical solution. He is a regular presenter in the Sunex webinar and YouTube series, where he translates complex optical system tradeoffs into practical guidance for engineering and procurement teams.
Dr. Jingbo Cai, Director of Design
He holds a Ph.D. in Laser and Optical Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville and brings deep optical design expertise from prior roles spanning display optics, wearable imaging systems, and precision optical instrumentation. At Sunex, Jingbo leads the Global Optical Design Team and is directly involved in designing custom lens systems for automotive ADAS, µLED headlamp projection, single-use medical endoscopy, and industrial robotics applications.
Ingo Foldvari, Director of Business Development
With over 25 years of industry experience, he advises his customers across leadership, engineering, and procurement functions on optical system architectures, sourcing strategy, and highly manufacturable optical solutions at volume. His primary focus areas include automotive µLED headlamp projection optics, automotive ADAS and in-cabin monitoring, single-use medical endoscopy, and robotics embedded vision systems. Ingo speaks at industry events, including the DVN Workshop and AutoSens, and publishes industry articles and content for the Sunex Knowledge Center.
Alexander Gavrilovich, Optical Solutions Engineer
He holds a B.S. in Optical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology — one of the leading undergraduate optical engineering programs in the United States — and brings prior experience in optical systems from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (Crane Division) and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). At Sunex, Alexander supports engineering teams on lens specification, system integration, and optical performance evaluation across automotive, robotics, medical, and industrial vision applications.
Joely Caise, Optical Sales and Applications Engineer
She holds an M.S. in Applied Physics with a specialization in optics from the University of Oregon and a B.A. in Physics from Whitman College, and brings prior experience in semiconductor process engineering from Intel Corporation’s Micro Defect Inspection team. Joely bridges technical optical knowledge and practical customer outcomes — supporting engineering teams on lens specification, optical performance evaluation, and imaging system integration across automotive, medical, and industrial vision applications.
Daniel Rueda, Technical Sales Support Engineer
He holds a B.S. in Physics from the University of California, Riverside, and supports engineering teams on lens specification, optical performance evaluation, and system integration for warehouse automation, autonomous mobile robots, and industrial machine vision systems. Daniel uses Zemax optical simulation daily to evaluate lens performance against customer imaging requirements, ensuring technically accurate, application-specific guidance throughout the customer engagement process.
