Robert P. Akins

ROBERT P. AKINS, PhD, a co-Founder of Cymer, Inc., has served as its
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since its inception in 1986, and
served as President of the company as well from its inception until May
2000. Mr. Akins currently serves on the Board of Directors of the
Semiconductor Industry Suppliers Association (SISA). He received a
Bachelor’s degree in Physics, a Bachelor’s degree in Literature, and a
Doctorate in Applied Physics from the University of California, San
Diego.