Dr. Anna Musyanovych leads the Micro- and Nanoparticles Engineering and Formulation Group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems (IMM). Her expertise focuses on the design, engineering, and formulation of advanced micro- and nanoparticle systems for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and functional material applications. She brings extensive experience in polymer-based particle systems and translational research, working at the interface between academic innovation and industrial implementation. Her work contributes to scalable and application-oriented encapsulation technologies.

🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-musyanovych-0b3963b8/

🔗Anna MUSYANOVYCH | Senior Researcher | Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e.V., München | Fraunhofer | Research profile

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Aritz Lekuona serves as Director of R&D at Ekonek, where he leads research and innovation initiatives in advanced materials and encapsulation technologies. His work combines applied research with industrial implementation, contributing to sustainable, high-performance material solutions and scalable processing technologies.

🔗https://www.linkedin.com/in/aritz-lekuona-bb272626/

🔗Ekonek | Drying technology and services

Tom Kamperman is the CEO and Founder of IamFluidics BV, a company pioneering advanced microfluidic technologies for the production of highly uniform microparticles. Recognized as an MIT Innovator Under 35, he specializes in scalable particle engineering solutions with applications in pharmaceuticals, food, materials science, and life sciences. His work focuses on translating cutting-edge microfluidics research into industrially viable encapsulation platforms.

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🔗Next-gen microparticles for a healthier world | IamFluidics

Rafael Miravet Martí is involved in Business Development at CURAPATH, contributing to the strategic growth and industrial positioning of advanced therapeutic and pharmaceutical technologies. His work focuses on building partnerships, fostering innovation-driven collaborations, and supporting the translation of scientific developments into practical healthcare solutions.

With experience in bridging industry needs and technological capabilities, he plays a key role in expanding networks and creating value through innovation in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors.

🔗Rafael Miravet Martí | LinkedIn

🔗Leading CDMO | Polymers, Lipids and Non-Viral Nano Carriers | Curapath

Dr. Rahul Sonawane is a Principal Scientist at Micropore Technologies Ltd (UK). His expertise includes pharmaceutical sciences, nanomaterials, microparticles, vaccines, dermal formulations, and ocular drug delivery.

He works on the development and application of advanced particle engineering and drug delivery technologies, contributing to innovation in pharmaceutical formulation and microencapsulation systems.

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Dr. Lorenzo Pastrana Castro serves as Chair of the Research Office at INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory. His work is focused on nanotechnology research coordination and scientific development within an international and interdisciplinary research environment.

With a strong academic background and extensive experience in research management and innovation, Dr. Pastrana Castro contributes to the advancement of nanoscience and nanotechnology through strategic research initiatives and collaborative scientific programs.

🔗INL – International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory
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