AML Oceanographic, manufacturer of Sound Velocity, CTD and Environmental sensors, probes and instruments, has promoted Dustin Olender, PhD, to Director of Engineering.

Olender earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Victoria, after which he worked for several years designing instruments and sensors in the forestry sector for FPInnovations.

Olender joined AML in October of 2011, and after two and a half years as Mechanical Designer of AML’s oceanographic instrumentation, he now takes the helm of the entire Engineering team.

His experience in technical project management, product development, and research, combined with a thorough understanding of oceanographic technology and its applications will assist him in guiding his team to continue to create innovative products for the ocean sensing market.