Industrial BackgroundNanogap was formed in 2006 to commercialize proprietary technology on the production and use of novel nanoparticle materials. During this process we have worked with our customers and advisors to understand the needs of industry and the challenges involved in commercializing nanotechnology. As as result of this we are able to offer easy to use, optimally dispersed materials that are custom tailored to your specific requirements, ensuring maximum product performance and value. In line with this development process we have invested in an extremely versatile production facility in fully equipped new premises. This allows us to control and optimize product parameters such as particle size, shape and surface functionalisation and offer products in a variety of carrier fluids, while providing production capacity to service your growth and success.
Scientific BackgroundNanogap is a spin-out company from the University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain, born from the NanoMag research group, with more than twenty years experience in production and properties of nanoparticles, and more than 250 publications in scientific journals. This scientific pedigree is a key advantage for Nanogap in the marketplace as the Directors of the NanoMag research group, Professor's Arturo Lopez-Quintela and Jose Rivas also head-up Nanogap's scientific advisory board, supported by leading scientists in the fields of materials science, energy and medicine. The scientific advisory board is actively involved in all Nanogap's projects ensuring all products are optimally tailored for each customer and application.
Enterprise Financial SupportNanogap was designated as one of the most significant nanotechnology projects in Spain in 2006. Several government institutions provided financial support which allowed Nanogap to develop its business through the successful application of nanotechnology in industry.
AssociationsNanogap is an active participant in the nanotechnology community, not only in Spain, but also in Europe and the the rest of the world. We are actively involved with the leading networks and industrial associations discovering and developing this new and exciting opportunity.
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Team
M. Arturo Lopez QuintelaProf. Dr. Is a co-founder of Nanogap and Full Professor of Physical Chemistry of the USC (Spain) from 1990 and Co-Editor of the Journal of Colloid and Interface Science (Elsevier) since 2005. He has more than 230 publications in international journals and is the owner of several patents. He received the Spanish Solvay Price in Chemistry in 1998 and shares with Prof. J. Rivas the 1998 Burdinola Price in New Chemistry Nanotechnologies.
José RivasProf. Dr. Is a co-founder of Nanogap and Full Professor of Applied Physics of the USC (Spain) from 1982 and director of the recent created Spanish-Portuguese International Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL, Braga, Portugal). He has more than 250 publications in international journals and is the owner of several patents. He is a member of the EMRC Steering Committee for the Scientific Forward Look Nanomedicine Strategic Plan (2002-2006) and shares with Prof. López-Quintela the 1998 Burdinola Price in New Chemistry Nanotechnologies.
Tatiana LópezManaging Director Tatiana Lopez, Managing Director and co-founder of Nanogap, has been in charge of the business development since the creation of the company. After doing research in the field of Nanotechnology she undertook a business project which resulted in the creation of Nanogap
Dr. Allen ReidExecutive Director Following a stint on Nanogap's Advisory Board, Allen took up the role of Executive Director in July 2009. Prior to this Allen spent eleven years with specialty chemical producer Elementis in various technical and commercial roles, largely involved in the development of nano metal oxide products and markets. Allen also spent three years as Business Development Director of NanoCentral, an industrial alliance of organisations active in nanomaterial commercialisation.
Darren BianchiPresident, NANOGAP USA Mr. Bianchi brings over twenty years of technical management and business development in the specialty chemicals field to NANOGAP. He has spent much of his career developing specialty fluorescent polymers and bringing them to market. He was President of Radiant Color (USA), President of Dane Group North America and most recently, founder and CEO of Brilliant Group. Mr. Bianchi has a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Illinois State University, a Master of Science degree in Environmental Management from the University of San Francisco, and has completed the Advanced Management Program at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.
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