Experience

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  Various Companies

  • Consultant
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  Various Companies

  • Consultant

    • 1997 - Present

    Haines was a consultant for American Banknote Holographics until it was acquired by OPSEC in 2008. He was involved in their research and development projects, as well as their patent program. During 2000 he also served as the Temporary Chief Technical Officer for Teltec Global, an international T...

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  Simian Company

  • Santa Cruz, California

  • President and Founder

    • 1992 - 1996
    • Santa Cruz, California

    The company developed a process which integrates computer data into holographic imagery. This process permits the rapid construction of high quality hologram masters from various types of image data and is entirely computer controlled. This technology was successfully incorporated into many holog...

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  American Bank Note Holographics

  • White Plains, New York

  • Senior Vice President

    • 1982 - 1991
    • White Plains, New York

    Haines was responsible for the development of technology required to exploit commercial applications of holography. He was also the director of the company’s research facility, which developed advanced holographic systems using computer-generated imagery, as well as volume holograms using photopo...

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  Eidetic Images

  • San Jose, California

  • Founder and Research Scientist

    • 1978 - 1981
    • San Jose, California

    This company developed the earliest systems which had a capability to mass replicate plastic holograms.

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  Science Applications, INC.

  • Costa Mesa, California

  • Staff Scientist

    • 1973 - 1978
    • Costa Mesa, California

    While serving as a staff scientist with SAI, Haines participated in contract research programs which encompassed radar design, optical data processing, optical metrological methods, and CAT and ultrasonic medical systems. He also worked in aerodynamic test tunnels and high velocity impact ranges.

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  University of Canterbury

  • Canterbury, New Zealand

  • Reader [Professor]

    • 1971 - 1973
    • Canterbury, New Zealand

    Haines taught graduate level courses in optics and communications while at the university. He also carried out research in areas of computerized tomography and optical data processing.

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  Holotron Corporation

  • Newark, Delaware

  • Chief Scientist

    • 1967 - 1971
    • Newark, Delaware

    Haines was responsible for the technical direction of research related to the development of commercial holographic products. He was also involved in the processing of the major holographic patents.

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  University of Michigan

  • Ann Arbor, Michigan

  • Research Engineer

    • 1962 - 1967
    • Ann Arbor, Michigan

    Dr. Haines was a member of the team which pioneered developments in holography and coherent optics. His major contributions were in holographic interferometry, microscopy, multiple-wavelength holography, and coherent optical data processing. He also taught course in optics and physics.