Team

Scientists who ship

AegisCoat spun out of the University of Michigan to move a decade of bioinspired materials research into the real world.

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Ryan Evans

President & Chief Commercial Officer

Leads AegisCoat’s commercial strategy, partnerships, and pilots. Bio TBD from Ryan.

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Dr. Anish Tuteja

Co-Chief Scientific Officer

Leads scientific direction for AegisCoat’s materials technologies, including surface design, coating performance, and technical validation — aligning foundational research with application-driven development.

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Dr. Abdon Pena-Francesch

Co-Chief Scientific Officer

Oversees materials development, laboratory execution, and data integration across the research pipeline — translating bioinspired materials research into robust, testable systems.