Valentin Gapontsev

Valentin Gapontsev is a prominent figure in the field of laser technology and is best known as a physicist and entrepreneur. He is notably the founder of IPG Photonics Corporation, a company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance fiber lasers and amplifiers. Under his leadership, IPG Photonics has become a leader in the laser industry, particularly in the fields of materials processing and telecommunications.