Cláudio Nico

Manager of Research and Development at RiverD International B.V.

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

About

Cláudio Nico is the manager of research and development at RiverD International, a Rotterdam based Dutch company, specialized in developing Raman spectroscopic instruments, software and methods for in vitro and in vivo analysis of cells and tissues. Cláudio graduated in Physics Engineering and holds a PhD in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology. He worked several years as a scientific researcher in the field of materials science and optical spectroscopy, in both academic and industrial environments. Since 2017 Cláudio has been dedicated to the development of biomedical devices based on Raman spectroscopy, as well as to the implementation of data analysis methods in spectral analysis software.

Experience

  • RiverD International B.V. (Rotterdam Area, Netherlands)
    • Manager of Research and Development
      Dec 2018 - Present · 7 yrs 7 mos

      RiverD International develops Raman spectroscopic instruments, software and methods for in vitro and in vivo analysis of cells and tissues. Our technology provides solutions for unmet diagnostic needs, without the need for reagents, labels, dyes or other contrast-enhancing agents.

    • Applications and R&D Scientist
      Mar 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

      RiverD International develops Raman spectroscopic instruments, software and methods for in vitro and in vivo analysis of cells and tissues. Our technology provides solutions for unmet diagnostic needs, without the need for reagents, labels, dyes or other contrast-enhancing agents.

  • Development Engineer at Bosch
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    R&D of electrical, chemical and electrochemical technologies for water softening and disinfection. Responsible for R&D of sensors for water quality monitoring and ion detection. Support on the Water Treatment project management and coordination. Support on the optimization of the ignition system of a gas water heater product. Covered topics: impedance spectroscopy, capacitive deionization of water, carbon based materials for capacitors.

  • Postdoctoral Fellow at Universidade de Aveiro
    Aug 2015 - Dec 2015 · 5 mos

    Study of nanoparticles of large bandgap oxides for bioprobing and for solid state lighting. Prototype development of solid state lighting devices based on OLEDs and UV LEDs coated with nanophosphors.

  • Research Fellow at Universidade de Aveiro
    Nov 2009 - May 2011 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Responsible for the research and development in a project promoted by KEMET Portugal and the I3N - Department of Physics of the University of Aveiro, for the development of a new family of capacitors based on niobium oxides, to be adapted to the existing production line in the facilities. Experience in process manufacturing protocols and quality control. Active contribution in the project management and QREN project reports. Planning and coordination of activities between the workgroups of KEMET facilities and the research laboratories of the I3N Aveiro.

  • Project Assistant at Martifer Solar
    Aug 2007 - Sep 2007 · 2 mos

    Opportunity to work in the photovoltaics market with a young and ambitious group. Market study of the available technologies and manufacturers. Project assistant for sizing large scale photovoltaic installations.