Xina Quan

Xina Quan is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in research and development, particularly in transforming innovative materials into successful commercial products. She is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of PyrAmes, a position she has held since 2016.2

Education and Early Career

Xina Quan holds impressive academic credentials:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) and Master of Science (MS) in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemical Engineering from Princeton University2

Her career began at Bell Laboratories, where she served as a Director for 20 years from 1980 to 2000.2

Professional Experience

Throughout her career, Xina Quan has held several leadership positions in various technology companies:

• VP of R&D at Digilens (2000-2003)
• Section Manager at Lumileds Lighting (2003-2005)
• VP of R&D at Cambrios Technologies (2005-2007)
• VP of Materials Development and later VP of R&D at Artificial Muscle, a division of Bayer MaterialScience (2008-2014)
• R&D Manager at Artificial Muscle, a business unit of Parker-Hannifin (2014-2015)
• Consultant at Stanford University (2015-2017)2

PyrAmes and Current Role

In 2015, Xina Quan began developing PyrAmes' technology with Stanford Professor Zhenan Bao.1 She co-founded PyrAmes in 2016 and has since been serving as its CEO.2 PyrAmes focuses on developing innovative medical devices, leveraging Xina's expertise in materials science and product development.

Achievements and Expertise

Xina Quan is known for her ability to build and lead interdisciplinary teams that transform research and development efforts into successful products. She has played crucial roles in several company acquisitions and has been instrumental in developing groundbreaking technologies, including:

• The first commercial application of electroactive polymers at Artificial Muscle Inc.
• Pioneering the use of silver nanowires in transparent conductive inks at Cambrios
• Developing novel high-power white LED products at Lumileds Lighting1

Additionally, Xina Quan is a registered patent agent with the USPTO and has more than 30 issued or pending US patents1, demonstrating her significant contributions to technological innovation.