Scientist and innovator with expertise in biotechnology, nanotechnology and materials science. Director of CRAFT Center, endowed chair Prof. of Engineering, Materials Research Institute and Huck Institutes of Life Sciences at the PSU. Focused on developing functional nanoscale biomimetic materials. designed, fabricated, and synthesized advanced materials. He is well known for his ground-breaking work on bioinspired programmable materials.

Received Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering.significant experience in materials and biomedical engineering techniques.interested in translational research,early-stage technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship. participated in Investments and Life Sciences Advisory Committee of Ben Franklin Technology Partners of SP. has peer-reviewed publications and issued patent. part of the family business in textile manufacturing for three generations.

Expert on designing protein libraries both computationally and experimentally. He was a research assistant professor at Penn State, and served as CTO at Protabit. He developed the protein design program PHOENIX. Recent developments include advanced tools for homology modeling, loop design, inclusion of multiple sequence alignment data, and incorporation of experimental assay data directly into the protein design process.

30 years of very diversified experience in the medical device industry. started his career with KPMG and developed a 23-year career with CR Bard as VP of Finance, Plant Manager & VP of Marketing. VP and General Manager for the GI division of Conmed Corporation and the COO of successful start-ups where he worked closely to refine designs for market acceptance and then identified manufacturing partners and coordinated all supply chain activities.

Dan brings significant experience in IP and Business Development,as Registered Patent Agent with the USPTO,and has 7+ years of experience managing IP around biotech inventions.He has negotiated more than 50 early-stage partnering agreements focused on developing early-stage life science technologies. He has operational experience leading university spinout companies,and more than 5 years of hands-on research experience in industry and academia.