David Lacey, Ph.D.
Biography
David Lacey is currently the Director of Advanced Development & Services, R&D at Osram Opto Semiconductors (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, part of the ams OSRAM group. He has been with the company for over 19 years, contributing significantly to the research and development of both organic and inorganic semiconductor lighting solutions. Dr. Lacey has played pivotal roles across multiple regions, including Germany, the USA, and Malaysia, in various leadership capacities spanning engineering, manufacturing, and business. He holds a PhD in Chemistry and Materials Science from the University of Sussex, where he specialized in ultraviolet microscopy. Prior to joining Osram, he worked in organic electronics at Cambridge Display Technology (CDT), a spin-off from the University of Cambridge, where he was instrumental in the company’s rapid growth and eventual IPO. Dr. Lacey has a strong focus on innovation and has contributed extensively to the field of LED technologies, particularly in high-efficiency lighting. His work spans various applications, including street lighting, industrial solid-state lighting, and the development of advanced encapsulation methods for LEDs. In addition to his corporate role, Dr. Lacey is actively involved in Malaysia’s R&D ecosystem. He serves as a board member of CREST (Collaborative Research in Engineering, Science, and Technology) and has been involved in national projects such as the GaN-on-GaN initiative, which aims to position Malaysia as a leader in LED and solid-state lighting technologies.
Company Profile
ams OSRAM
A global leader in innovative light and sensor solutions
At ams OSRAM, we pioneer differentiating light and sensor solutions. Looking back on more than 100 years of industry experience, we combine engineering excellence and global manufacturing capabilities with passion for cutting-edge innovation. Our commitment to pushing the boundaries of illumination, visualization, and sensing has earned us the trust of customers worldwide. Together, we create break-through applications that make our world safer, smarter, and more sustainable.
“Sense the power of light” – our success is based on our deep understanding of the potential of light. We harness its full spectrum – visible and invisible – to illuminate our surroundings as well as gather information from them. By adding intelligence to light, we enable our customers to drive transformative applications.
Our distinct portfolio of advanced light and sensor technologies sets us apart in our industry. It includes high-quality semiconductor-based light emitters, sensors, CMOS ICs and software as well as a range of traditional lighting technologies for automotive and special applications.
Our around 20,000 employees worldwide focus on innovation alongside the societal megatrends of digitalization, smart living, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Our light and sensor technologies are setting industry standards in the automotive, industrial, medical and consumer electronics markets. This is reflected in our global portfolio of some 14,000 patents and patent applications. Headquartered in Premstaetten/Graz (Austria) and Munich (Germany), the group achieved EUR 3.6 billion revenues in 2023.