Ryan Field

CEO at Kernel

Ryan Field is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Kernel, a neurotechnology company focused on developing advanced brain imaging technologies. He assumed the role of CEO in March 2023, after previously serving as the Team Lead for Kernel Flow and Director of ASIC Engineering at the company from August 2018 to March 2023.1 2

Educational Background

Ryan holds a robust academic background in Electrical Engineering and Physics:

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering & Physics from North Carolina State University (2002-2007).
Master of Science (M.S.) in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University (2008).
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University, specializing in mixed-signal circuit design for biomedical imaging (2008-2013) .1 5

Professional Experience

Before joining Kernel, Ryan had significant roles in various companies:

Intel Corporation: Worked as a Research Scientist focusing on analog/mixed-signal design (June 2013 - March 2015).
Quanergy: Served as Director of ASIC Engineering for a brief period in 2018.
Research roles at IBM, CERN, and the University of Minnesota during his earlier career .1 2

Innovations and Contributions

Ryan is recognized as an inventor with over 20 granted US patents and has contributed to numerous publications in the field. His work at Kernel includes leading the development of the Kernel Flow brain imaging system, which aims to provide actionable insights from high-quality brain data. Under his leadership, Kernel has raised substantial funding to advance its neurotechnology initiatives.2 3 4

Certifications

In addition to his academic qualifications, Ryan is certified as a Semiconductor Automotive Functional Safety Professional by SGS-TÜV Saar GmbH since May 2016.1

Ryan Field's combination of technical expertise and leadership in neurotechnology positions him at the forefront of innovations aimed at enhancing our understanding of the human brain.