Dan O'Connell

Dan O'Connell is the CEO at HNu Photonics and HNu-nanoPOINT, a science and technology company based in Hawaii. Founded in 2006, HNu Photonics specializes in cutting-edge technologies for renewable energy, defense photonics, specialized optics, and medical imaging.

HNu Photonics has introduced revolutionary advances in medical technology, optical manufacturing, instrumentation, and optical sensor packages. The company offers products including multi-dimensional sensor technology, hyper-spectral imaging, laser beam projectors, and receivers.

HNu also focuses on expanding techniques for shaping and polishing specialized materials like metals, sapphire for transparent armor, ceramics such as silicon carbide, and space applications. They have developed new processes for computer-controlled CNC fabrication of hard ceramic, crystalline, and infrared materials, as well as lightweight optical components and systems.

Under Dan O'Connell's leadership, HNu-nanoPOINT provides a microfluidics platform for multi-day experimentation in a controlled environment, with live cell imaging capabilities. Their systems enhance precision, repeatability, throughput, and efficiency compared to conventional platforms, catering to applications in drug discovery, assisted reproductive technology, cell culturing, and life science research.