RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC – March 28, 2022– First Flight Venture Center is excited to announce that long-time First Flight resident, Mark Roberson, Ph.D. will be taking on the position of Director at Hangar6, First Flight's advanced prototyping facility.

"I am so pleased that Dr. Roberson has agreed to join the First Flight and Hangar6 team,’ says First Flight President Krista Covey. ‘Mark will bring his vast knowledge of entrepreneurship, prototyping, technology development, grant-writing, and the business development process to Hangar6. With over 50 patents and numerous grant proposals under his belt during his career, Mark is the perfect person to take Hangar6 into its next stage of development.’"

Dr. Roberson received his B.S. in Physics from Wake Forest University and his Ph.D. in Physics, from Princeton University. He founded Goldfinch Sensor Technologies and Analytics in 2015 to develop and deploy next generation sensors and analytics, using electromagnetic, optical, and geophysical sensors for persistent surveillance and monitoring. He has 25+ years of experience in bench and field technology development as well as leadership at the Senior Director level. Dr. Roberson has technical experience working as Principal Investigator on Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and commercial sensor development programs.

“Hangar6 will be taking a new direction to partner more closely with companies in their development of grant submissions,’ explains Dr. Roberson. ‘The goal is to move these companies to commercial success faster. I look forward to playing a role in the continued growth and expansion of Hangar6.’”

Hangar6, a First Flight program, offers advanced prototyping resources to entrepreneurs and prototypers all across the Research Triangle. With its advanced equipment, including 3D printers and laser cutters, Hangar6 allows entrepreneurs to go from conception to product development rapidly, all at a low cost. Hangar6 is a unique facility that meets the needs of many entrepreneurs and prototypers who need advanced, but affordable prototyping and design services.

First Flight Welcomes Mark Roberson as Hangar6 Director