Element Science, Inc. has appointed Christopher Hasser, Ph.D. as Vice President, Research and Development. Dr. Hasser joins Element Science from Intuitive Surgical, Inc. where he most recently served as Senior Director, Vision Engineering. He previously held positions with Intuitive Surgical as Director, Applied Research and Director, Product Management. Prior, Dr. Hasser served as Director and Chief Research Engineer at Immersion Corporation. His earlier career included roles at Armstrong Laboratory (operated by the U.S. Air Force) as Biorobotics Engineering Project Leader and Biomedical Research Engineer. 

Dr. Hasser received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, his M.S. in Electrical Engineering from University of Dayton, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University.  

About Element Science, Inc.   

Element Science is currently focused on addressing the need to treat temporary periods of elevated sudden cardiac death risk successfully and cost-effectively, while delivering an outstanding patient experience. By leveraging significant advances in technology and materials, the company is developing a novel therapeutic wearable device that will allow many more patients at risk of sudden cardiac death globally to receive a potentially life-saving therapy. The company was formerly known as Revive Defibrillation Systems, Inc.