Laboratory Managers
Laboratory Manager
James joined IOTA NanoSolutions in June 2005 and has played a significant role in the expansion of the IOTA NanoSolutions technology platform. Prior to starting at IOTA NanoSolutions, James completed a post doctoral role at the University of Liverpool which involved synthesis of organic and inorganic nanoparticles in supercritical fluids. James gained a Ph.D in Chemistry from John Moores University, Liverpool, in 2004 following a B.Sc. (Hons) in Chemistry from the Herriot-Watt University, Edinburgh in 2000.
Laboratory Manager
Tom joined IOTA NanoSolutions in August 2005 and has had a large involvement in the expansion of the suite of IOTA technologies. Before joining IOTA NanoSolutions, Tom completed a post doctoral role at the University of Liverpool, where he was sponsored by Unilever to develop the IOTA NanoSolutions platform technologies. Tom gained a Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry, from the University of Manchester in June 2004. In 2000, he obtained a B.Eng. in Polymer Science & Engineering from Northwestern Polytechnic University, China and gained an M.Eng. in Material Science & Engineering from the same institute.
Research Scientists
Senior Scientist
Doris joined IOTA NanoSolutions in 2005. Immediately prior to joining the company she was a Research Assistant at Unilever for two years where she helped develop the IOTA NanoSolutions technology. Doris obtained an H.N.C. in Chemistry from Liverpool Polytechnic (now Liverpool John Moores University). Doris has vast experience in a range of analytical techniques mainly gained at the university of Liverpool and her previous employment has also included quality control analysis at SmartWater Europe, Birkenhead and chemical development at Contract Chemicals, Prescot.
Senior Scientist
Lynn joined IOTA NanoSolutions in 2009. Immediately prior to joining IOTA NanoSolutions, she completed a six-month post doctoral position at the MSSI, University of Limerick, Ireland, which involved the preparation and characterisation of novel nanoparticles and nanostructures from transition metal oxides. In 2004, Lynn undertook a PhD at University of St. Andrews, Scotland, following her graduation with a first class B.Sc. (Single Hons.) in Chemistry from NUI Maynooth, Ireland, in 2004.
Scientist
Yongwei joined the IOTA NanoSolutions team in September 2008. Prior to this, Yongwei worked in Research and Development Departments at both Jacobi Carbon International and InyX Pharma where she was involved in the analysis of validation samples to GLP/GMP standards. Yongwei graduated from Southwest China Normal University with a B.Sc. in Chemistry. She later gained an M.Sc. in Medicinal Chemistry from the Second Military Medical University in China where she also taught organic chemistry and conducted research on catalytic asymmetric reactions and synthesis of bioactive compounds.
Scientist
Anna joined IOTA NanoSolutions in 2009. Previously, Anna worked at Croda International Ltd / Uniqema Oleochemicals Laboratory, Bromborough and Vista Optics Ltd as an Analytical Chemist and Polymer Chemist. She obtained her M.Sc in Environmental Chemistry from University of Wroclaw, Poland in 2006, specializing in obtaining nanocrystalline luminofors (especially lutetia doped europium) from emulsions.
Marketing
Marketing Manager
Iram joined IOTA NanoSolutions in 2007 and is involved in the development of the company's market research portfolio and public relations. Between 2005-2006 she was awarded a European Social Fund (ESF) scholarship for her Master of Enterprise in Chemistry (M.Ent.-Chemistry) degree which involved a collaboration between Manchester Science Enterprise Centre, (University of Manchester) and IOTA NanoSolutions. During this period Iram was also a temporary intern working in the Unilever Ventures offices in London. Before interacting with IOTA NanoSolutions, Iram obtained a Masters in Chemistry, M.Chem. (Hons) degree, from the University of Manchester in 2005 and has previously worked at AstraZeneca.