Meet the Team
CEO / Co-Founder
Peter North
Peter has a record of delivering strategic level projects supported by science-based data and insights practices in several sectors.
Including significantly impacting law and policy development within the UK and in Europe through "Evidence Based Policy and Policy Based Evidence" allowing Science to drive forward improvements for all within the Net-Zero and Climate change landscape.
Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Technology Officer
Bruno Klajn
Bruno Klajn holds a PhD in theoretical physics, with expertise in high-energy physics, statistical physics, gauge theories, and two-dimensional systems.
In addition to his academic research, he brings strong experience in AI, data analysis, and machine learning, as well as engineering, aerodynamics, and fluid dynamics.
With expertise spanning fundamental science and applied technology, Bruno helps 9N Technologies tackle complex challenges with a versatile, cross-disciplinary approach.
Chief Science Officer
Jason Deacon
Dr. Jason Deacon leads 9N Technologies' scientific vision as CSO. He obtained his Ph.D. in Graphene Technology from the University of Cambridge.
His expertise spans CVD graphene fabrication, metallurgy, and advanced materials integration within composite & construction materials, demonstrated through notable achievements including 93% enhancement in corrosion resistance.
His technical innovations include graphene-based antibody sensing platforms, graphene field-effect transistors, advanced anode materials, and Hall effect sensors.
Project Manager / R&D Scientist
Weronika Miroslaw
Weronika is a physicist specializing in nanophotonics, semiconductor physics, and quantum technologies. With a blend of theoretical and experimental expertise, she has conducted research on DNA structure analysis in quantum biology and quantum chemistry and developed models for multiple quantum well lasers.
Her work combines advanced computational techniques with hands-on laboratory experimentation to address challenges in quantum optics and material science. Weronika is passionate about driving innovation in next-generation technologies through interdisciplinary approaches.
CPU Architect
Aditi Singh
Aditi is semiconductor professional with experience working with Product & Service Organisation.
She is well versed with latest tool& technologies for vlsi design especially for SOCs.
She is also an AI expert from various courses at corporate like Intel, hcl and deemed reputed institutions like IIT Delhi.A dedicated team player whose experience and attention to detail play a crucial role in research and development. Her commitment to the project’s success is inspiring and fuels team spirit.
Lead Scientist
Aniket Londhe
Aniket is a Nano-fabrication and Semiconductor Researcher specialising in graphene and MoS₂ synthesis, advanced lithography, and semiconductor device fabrication.
With experience at SSPL DRDO, New Delhi, and NNFC CeNSE, IISc
Bengaluru, he has worked extensively in cleanroom environments, focusing on thin-film deposition, etching techniques, and nano-material characterisation.
His research interests include quantum technologies and semiconductor innovation for next-generation devices.
Lead Scientist
Dr Tumesh Kumar Sahu
Dr. Tumesh Kumar Sahu is Material Scientist and Nanotechnology Researcher specializing in 2D material synthesis, development of 2D material-based Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) Tip and Cantilever, and semiconductor device fabrication.
With expertise in graphene, transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), Gallium Nitride (GaN), and nanomaterial characterisation. He has developed 2D Material-based Sensor, FET, photodiode and established a new 2D material Molybdenene.
His research interests include unraveling the properties of 2D materials, harnessing their potential for groundbreaking applications, brain-computer interfaces, energy storage, and environmental monitoring, with a focus on harnessing the potential of 2D materials for next-generation devices.
Lead Scientist
Paniz Foshat
Paniz holds a PhD in electronic and nanoscale engineering from the University of Glasgow, where her research concentrated on developing gate-tunable Josephson junction transistors and quantum circuits using graphene and IV semiconductors.
With experience in advanced clean room fabrication process, Paniz has developed and optimised multi-step nanofabrication for superconducting and semiconducting quantum devices. Her work offers novel approaches to integrating semiconductor materials in superconducting systems, enabling compact, tunable elements for future quantum processors.
At 9N Technologies, Paniz leads work in transistor design, graphene process development and fabrication, focusing on realising robust, scalable components for next-generation quantum components.
R&D Scientist
Iris Angelopoulou-Daskalopoulou
Iris is a Materials Scientist pursuing a Master's in Nanomaterials, focusing on synthesising optoelectronic materials and hybrid semiconductors.
She plays a strategic role at 9N Technologies as a member of the Applications Team, merging concepts of R&D and Marketing.
With a focus on building the company's applications roadmap, she helps identify market needs and align them with cutting-edge technology development. By understanding the broader tech ecosystem and staying close to both internal teams and market trends,
Iris helps shape the direction of 9N’s product strategy and outreach.
Grant Manager
Binny Mony
Binny Mony brings to the team, years of research experience coupled with expertise in technology transfer.
She has assisted over 50 startups with grant applications and helped them secure over $10M in federal funding. She is passionate about taking innovative ideas from the lab to the market.