What do 3D nano crystals characterization, mixed compound analytics and the simulation of a bioreactor mixing processes have in common? Advanced high-volume and high-speed data analytics! The life Science and speciality chemical industry has a huge opportunity to implement data-driven new materials and process development. This panel is for Entrereneurs, Decision-makers and researchers to uncover real-life applications. This interactive panel session tackles the latest developments in breakthrough data analytics. It is hosted at the Innovation Office of the University of Basel and online.

Sparksense brings together Experts from Q.ant, Eldico Scientific, Novartis, M-Star Simulations and Qnami, as well as University of Basel, Innovation Office.

  • John Thomas and Johannes Wutz from M-Star Simulations. Prior to M-Star, John was a research professor at Johns Hopkins University. He holds a PhD from Carnegie Mellon University and an MBA from Georgetown University. Johannes Wutz is an Application Engineer holding a Dr.-Ing. degree. They are experts in developing computational tools for modeling momentum, energy, and mass transport within engineering and biological systems.
  • Dr. rer. nat. Andreas Schürzinger is the Sales Lead at Q.ANT and shares his expertise in developing novel sensors and photonic computing chips for life sciences and specialty chemicals industries.
  • Eric Hovestreydt is co-founder at Eldico Scientific and brings over 30 years of experience in product development and sales of single-crystal diffractometers. He worked on application consulting and development of customized solutions for Siemens and market leader Bruker AXS.
  • Alessandro Mazzetti represents the Innovation Office of the University of Basel, responsible for industry-academia collaborations and strategic programs in entrepreneurship and innovation. With over 10 years of experience, he works at the interface between start-ups, academia and large corporations to develop innovative processes and products.
  • Tobias Sjölander, a Quantum Engineer at Qnami, a Basel-based Startup, shares insights on its new quantum sensing technology from the lab work of Prof. Dr. Patrick Maletinsky at the University of Basel.
  • Max Eggersdorfer leads a scientific modeling team in small molecule drug development at Novartis. He covers a broad range of topics from molecular and solid state modeling to process scale-up by CFD.