Thomas Bithell is a Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, where he is part of the advanced materials team. His research includes focus on XR (AR/VR) technologies, with particular expertise in optics and enabling materials. He has engaged extensively with industry stakeholders, including conducting multiple interviews with leading waveguide developers. Before joining IDTechEx in 2024, Thomas graduated from the University of Oxford with an MChem in Chemistry. His academic research focused on spectroscopic techniques for advanced molecular flow sensing, providing a strong technical foundation for his work in technology-focused market intelligence