Jon Longtin, PhD, P.E.

Dr. Jon Longtin is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering Department, a position he has held since joining Stony Brook University in 1996. His research interests include energy conservation, innovative energy transfer and storage, and energy monitoring and diagnostics, as well as laser materials processing, particularly with ultrafast lasers and the development of sensors for harsh environments. His research has been funded by NSF, DOE, ARPA-E, DOD, NASA, NYSERDA, and a variety of industrial sources.

He is the author of over 200 technical publications and holds 11 issued and pending patents.  Jon co-founded MesoScribe Technologies, Inc. in 2002, remaining involved in the company until its acquisition in 2017. He has received the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, two Excellence in Teaching Awards, and an R&D 100 award.

He is a licensed Professional Engineer in New York State and is a member of the National Academy of Inventors.