Jacob Ciszek,
CTO & Founder
B.S., Chemical Engineering,University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (1999)
PhD., Chemistry, Rice University (2005)
Postdoctoral Associate, Northwestern University (2005-2008)
American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellow, Northwestern (2006-2008)
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A faculty member at Loyola University Chicago for nearly 20 years, his research
blended surface science, organic chemistry, and device engineering. His work 42 papers and a patent and has been recognized via both NSF CAREER & Sujack Research Awards.
He has joined Molecular Interfaces in a full-time capacity in January 2025 and serves as the CTO and lead researcher.
Charles Hardeman, COO & Founder
B.Business Administration, B.S. Chemistry, M.S. Financial Engineering, M.S. Chemistry, Loyola University of Chicago (2019-2022).
Multilingual, proficient middle market & bulge bracket financial markets analyst, qualified in nano-science topics, interested in topics related to the information technology and renewable power sectors.
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Specialist in the areas of Organic Light Emitting Diodes ("OLEDs"), Photovoltaic ("PV") Systems and thin film applications for small to large displays.
