El Salvador
Rainer Christoph, a Swiss national, grew up in El Salvador and holds a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Bern, Switzerland. As a researcher in Switzerland, at the IBM Research Laboratory Rüschlikon and the CSEM Research Institute in Neuchâtel he actively contributed to the the early development of Scanning Probe Methods, namely STM and AFM, to nm-scale analytical applications in electrochemistry and tribology. Rainer’s industrial experience started in Europe, with the development, production and international promotion of surface analytical instruments. As Key Account Manager and Regional Manager in Latin America whilst working for the communication, transportation and construction industries, he acquired profound knowledge of the people, industries and markets in a vast number of countries of the continent. Rainer is founder of Nanotecnia (www.nanotecnia.net) and presently lives with his family in El Salvador. Specialties: Mangement: Business Development, Project Negotiations, Key Account Management, Kmowledge areas: Chemistry, Information Technology Industry, Nanotechnology (Scanning Probe Methods), Management of multidisciplinary design projects for Power Generation Plants, Metallurgical Plants, Steel Plants, Infrastructure Construction Design (Buildings, roads & bridges)
We are promoters and enablers for an active involvement in Nanotechnology at educational institutions and in private industry within Latin America. We encourage, facilitate and support international cooperation with specialized organizations in the field, with the ultimate goal of completing projects and joint ventures in a business environment that thrives to suit the needs of people, planet, and profit.
Development of Master Plan for Education in Nano sciences
Main activities: - International Business development for Detail Engieering (civil, mechanical, electrical) - Key Account Management - Administrative advice