Our Team

  • Kambiz Vafai

    Chief Technology Officer

    Kambiz Vafai is the Chief Technology Officer of Kambix Innovations. Dr. Vafai is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at UC Riverside. He earned his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, and his master's and doctoral degrees in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from the University of California, Berkeley. His invaluable contributions to the field make him a driving force behind the technological advancements at Kambix Innovations.

  • Luis Ortiz

    Chief Executive Officer

    Luis Ortiz serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Kambix Innovations. He holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology from New Mexico State University, a law degree from the University of New Mexico, and an MBA from the University of Phoenix. Luis is a registered patent attorney and a member of the state bars of Texas and New Mexico, offering a unique blend of business, technical and legal expertise to the innovative pursuits of Kambix Innovations.

  • Kermit Lopez

    Chief Operating Officer

    Kermit Lopez is the Chief Operating Officer of Kambix Innovations. He has a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and a law degree from the University of New Mexico. As a registered patent attorney, he plays a pivotal role in nurturing and expanding Kambix's intellectual property portfolio. Kermit's expertise at the intersection of technology and law is instrumental in driving IP strategy at Kambix Innovations.