Serpil Gonen Williams, chief technology officer at Pixelligent, has more than 20 years of experience in developing nanomaterials for various cutting-edge applications where the combination of high refractive index, high transparency, and low haze are essential. She has been instrumental in establishing Pixelligent’s PixClear, PixJet, and PixNIL product portfolios. As the technical point of contact in several multi-million-dollar joint-development agreements with leading commercial partners and the principal investigator for government grants, she has led the R&D and product development group in creating the highest quality metal oxide capped-nanocrystals and formulations for applications in AR/MR, display, sensor, and optical coatings. She manages Pixelligent’s IP portfolio and is an inventor of more than 40 patents and applications. She has also authored or co-authored 16 articles in peer-reviewed journals. Williams has a PhD in chemistry from the University of Maryland, College Park, where she studied solid-state and inorganic chemistry. She was named one of Photonics100 for 2025 by ElectroOptics, honoring 100 leading individuals driving innovation in photonics and optical technology worldwide.