About APIC
(Advance Photonic Integrated Circuits)
Established in 1999, APIC Corporation is both a research and development center as well as a manufacturer of commercial lasers, photodetectors and silicon photonic circuits. APIC’s core business and patented IP is in compound semiconductor and silicon photonic research, device design, and wafer fabrication. APIC manufacturing spans vertically from individual devices up through integrated rack-mounted transmitters and receivers.
Technology Focus
APIC operates two closely coordinated business areas:
RFoF
Radio frequency over fiber is for technology development and system integration of products related to the transmission of analog, and highly modulated digital signals over single-mode fiber. The application space includes Fiber to the X (FTTx), passive optical networks (PONs), distributed antenna systems (DAS), spectrometry and electronic warfare.
HPC
High Performance Computing is for technology development and system integration of optical circuits in silicon integrated with CMOS devices to achieve ultra efficient links and networks for high performance computing. The application space includes high bandwidth density, energy efficient photonic interposers for heterogeneous processor integration and optical links. The operation of optical nodes at temperatures of 4 degrees Kelvin support high bandwidth communication between processors at room temperature with processors or sensors operating at extreme cold temperatures such as for quantum computing.
Our Staff
Birendra (Raj) Dutt, PhD
President/CEO/CTO
Dr. Raj Dutt is a scientist and leading-edge technology entrepreneur whose customer base has included the US Military and the Intelligence Community.
Born in Calcutta, India, Dr. Dutt is the nephew of Satyendra Nath Bose, a mathematician and physicist who worked with Albert Einstein to define one of two basic classes of subatomic particles, Bose-Einstein Statistics, and developed Bose-Einstein Condensate and the Higgs-boson – or “God Particle.” Inspired and tutored by his uncle, Dr. Dutt pursued a life and education in particle physics.
Read MoreBob Walter
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Walter has over 30 years of executive and program management experience in the Government and private sectors. Mr. Walter is a DAWIA Certified U.S. Department of Defense acquisition professional and a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel with 20 years of experience in combat arms and Army Acquisition. He has managed a broad array of projects and programs ranging from the M1 Abrams Tank Fielding program, the development, fielding and sustainment of intelligence systems in the Army Space Program Office to managing research and development projects in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). As a DoD contractor for 14 years, he provided technical and managerial support for program formulation, planning, solicitation, and execution on numerous projects in DARPA and other DoD agencies. Mr. Walter joined APIC Corporation in 2016 and manages the day-to-day operations of the company and performs numerous roles in project management, business development, and strategic planning. Mr. Walter earned his BS in EE from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1981 and an MSE studying robotics at the University of Texas in Austin in 1992.
James Chan, PhD
Chief Executive Vice President for Technology
Dr. Chan has more than 40 years of industrial and management experience. He received his MS in 1972 and PhD in 1976 both from UCLA. He joined Magnavox Government Division in 1976, served as technical staff and then manager of their research operation in military and commercial product developments such as digital image processing/AI –based pattern recognition, military facsimile, integrated GPS/IMS system, and spread spectrum communication system. Dr Chan joined RDL in 1987 and became their VP of Engineering. He pioneered Optical CDMA Technology and SOI Photonic Integrated Circuits. His was also in charge of classified dual-band/dual polarization radar system development for low-observable targets, and broadband wireless communication system. He cofounded APIC in 2003 and was a senior staff engineer in APIC. He was responsible for advancing Highly Integrated Photonics and Electronics (HIPE) chip technology and product development. He patented inter- (2 1/2D) and intra-chip (3D) optical interconnect for computer/memory modules and HIPE chips respectively. He also developed optical and RF photonic techniques for military radar and ESM systems. Dr. Chan joined CSULB as a part-time professor teaching communication, statistical analysis and electric circuits in 2019. Recently, he re-joined APIC. He is currently a consultant. He has published many technical publications both in journals as well as corporate and government publications. He has currently six patents and many patent disclosure/pending applications.
Denise Lortie
Vice President of Administration
As a co-founder of APIC Corporation in a role as its VP of Administration and Corporate Secretary to the Board of Directors, her career started in the Government and Defense industry such as R&D Associates and Science Applications, Inc. She has over 30 years' experience in various aspects of administration, contracts and management and is responsible for the implementation of corporate policy. She also operates as a liaison to support U.S. national security interests and international companies' legal compliance.
Todd Gibson
VP Business Development
Colonel Todd Gibson (USAF Ret.) is a dedicated financial leader with 26 years of experience in the United States Air Force, retiring in May 2025 as Director of Budget Programs. Todd oversaw the development and defense of the $217.5 billion President's Budget for the Air Force and Space Force, bringing deep expertise in the Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) process to ensure alignment with national defense priorities. He previously managed financial operations for 46,000 personnel in the Indo-Pacific region, successfully increasing operational budgets and enabling mission-critical advancements. Todd holds a Master's in Strategic Studies from the USAF Air War College, a Master's in Cost Analysis from the U.S. Air Force Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor's in Finance from the University of Maryland. His distinguished service has been recognized with a Bronze Star for his deployment to Afghanistan and two Legions of Merit. Known for fostering collaboration and driving organizational excellence, Todd is focused on empowering teams to deliver effective budgetary solutions in dynamic global environments.
Arnie Bunch
Board Member
General Bunch (USAF Ret.) dedicated nearly four decades to military service. After graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1984, he trained as a pilot and later became an instructor and evaluator for the B-52 Stratofortress. He graduated from the Air Force Test Pilot School in 1991, conducting developmental testing on the B-2 Spirit and B-52, and later served as an instructor.
Throughout his career, General Bunch held command positions at various levels, including squadron, group, wing, and center commands. He was appointed Commander of Air Force Materiel Command in 2019, managing a workforce of 80,000 personnel and overseeing a $60 billion budget. Before this role, he served as the Military Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition at the Pentagon.
His education includes a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy, a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Fresno, and a Master of Science in National Security Strategy from the National War College. His military decorations include the Air Force Distinguished Service Medal and the Legion of Merit.
Following his retirement on August 1, 2022, General Bunch took on a new role as Director of the Hamblen County school system. In 2025, General Bunch became a member of APIC Corporation's Board of Directors.