Wilmington, Delaware, United States
Cryo-EM is transforming structural biology and drug discovery—but unreliable sample preparation still limits imaging resolution. At Sindri Materials, we’ve solved this with next-generation, ultra-high-quality (UHQ) graphene grids—eliminating contamination, ensuring reproducibility, and unlocking sharper atomic-resolution imaging. Why Sindri? Unlike traditional Cryo-EM grids, which suffer from ruptured, inconsistent, and contaminated membranes, Sindri’s ultra-pure, contamination-free graphene grids provide a clean, continuous, and mechanically robust support structure designed for high-resolution Cryo-EM imaging. Our high-yield membranes withstand harsh sample prep conditions, ensuring reliability from sample deposition to data collection. Solving Cryo-EM’s Biggest Bottleneck Cryo-EM workflows face persistent challenges: sample loss, contamination, and inconsistent membrane quality. Sindri’s clean, continuous graphene grids provide a high-yield, stable solution, unlocking: - Sharper atomic-resolution imaging - Higher sample retention & uniform distribution - Increased data collection efficiency - Greater membrane durability for demanding sample prep Our Competitive Edge: Unparalleled Graphene Manufacturing Unlike traditional graphene suppliers, Sindri fully controls its production—from material synthesis to final product fabrication. Our proprietary scalable, UHQ graphene technology ensures: - Monolayer graphene with atomic-level purity - Reproducible, high-yield manufacturing - Optimized grids for seamless Cryo-EM integration - Continuous membranes that remain intact under harsh prep conditions Beyond Cryo-EM: The Future of Graphene Innovation Graphene’s potential extends far beyond Cryo-EM. With Sindri’s UHQ graphene production technology, we are positioned to expand into next-gen semiconductors, energy storage, and nanotechnology—industries projected to reach multi-billion-dollar markets. Let’s Collaborate - Cryo-EM Researchers → Need graphene grids that improve imaging and accelerate discoveries? Let’s collaborate. - Investors & Industry Leaders → Be part of the graphene revolution—a scalable, high-value materials opportunity. - Partners & Innovators → Exploring graphene in biotech, energy, or semiconductors? Let’s talk. Let’s collaborate to drive innovation in Cryo-EM and beyond. Contact me to explore partnerships, research collaborations, and graphene commercialization opportunities. Learn more about Sindri’s graphene-based Cryo-EM grids at: www.SindriMaterials.com
Advancing Ultra-High-Quality Graphene from Lab to Market I founded Sindri Materials to solve a critical challenge: scalable production of ultra-high-quality (UHQ) graphene for real-world applications. I lead strategy, fundraising, product development, and team expansion as we bring Cryo-EM’s first scalable graphene grid solution to market. Leadership & Vision - Founded Sindri to bridge graphene’s research potential with scalable applications. - Driving Sindri’s growth strategy, business development, and commercialization. - Building a team to support R&D and product validation. Technology & Product Innovation - Developing scalable graphene solutions for commercial use. - Established a laboratory at Delaware Innovation Space for graphene R&D. - Spearheading Cryo-EM graphene grid development, solving sample prep challenges. - Positioning graphene production for future scalability. - Secured academic collaborations, including a Delaware CAT ARC Grant with University of Delaware’s Cryo-EM Center. Fundraising & Financial Strategy - Bootstrapped early-stage operations to establish proof-of-concept. - Secured non-dilutive funding (Delaware EDGE Grant, CAT ARC Grant). - Exploring funding opportunities to accelerate Sindri’s growth. - Developed financial projections and market analysis. Business Development & Commercialization - Led customer discovery and market validation to define Sindri’s Cryo-EM graphene grids. - Developing go-to-market strategies for researchers and industry partners. - Represent Sindri at conferences, investor pitches, and accelerator programs. Let’s Connect - I’m passionate about bringing graphene out of the lab and into real-world applications—starting with Cryo-EM and expanding into semiconductors, energy, and nanotechnology. Looking to collaborate? - Scaling graphene commercialization - Cryo-EM research & materials innovation - Investment opportunities in next-gen materials Learn more at: www.SindriMaterials.com
• Investigating fundamental failure and deformation mechanisms in solid materials subject to high strain rate dynamic failure conditions through impact events generated via laser-driven micro-flyer shock experiments. • Improving the quality, capability, and throughput of the laser shock impact experiments through optimization of the energy conversion efficiency and flyer planarity by analyzing the laser-ablation to flyer-acceleration process. • Designing and constructing a multiplexed multipoint photonic doppler velocimetry system for high temporal and spatial particle velocity measurements.
• Industrially scalable synthesis of high-quality graphene films via a home-built chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system through recipe optimization and control of oxidizing species. • Nanoindentation of suspended circular polycrystalline graphene membranes in order to examine the mechanics of failure of grain boundaries. • Construction of a multiscale model using the finite element method (FEM) to examine the failure models of polycrystalline graphene using a cohesive zone model (CZM). • Calculation of a probability density function (PDF) for polycrystalline two-dimensional materials to investigate the statistics of failure based on the grain boundary distribution and material properties.
• Co-founded and served as first president of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Association (MEGA), the first official platform for graduate students to connect with one another and the department. • Developed in collaboration with MEGA’s board of directors a strong organizational foundation and constitution guaranteeing the association’s longevity. • Led negotiations with department securing funds for professional development and outreach initiatives.
• Taught and mentored high school teacher on summer research project examining the mechanical properties of chemical vapor deposition (CVD) grown graphene subject to nanoindentation.
• Managed product re-design that incorporated computational simulations, three-dimensional modeling, and material testing to determine the optimal material choice and geometric design for optimal electrical performance • Performed market analysis of the electrical connector industry using reverse engineering techniques that yielded competitive advantage