The team behind the technology
About Us
We are a dynamic team of physicists, engineers, biologists, economists, and software developers, united by a common passion for technology and innovation. Our shared mission is to enhance the safety of food and drinking water by utilizing cutting-edge nanotechnology.
Our commitment lies in providing industries with the means to swiftly, easily, and securely detect pathogenic bacteria. Through our technology, we achieve the rapid and unequivocal identification of bacteria within minutes, precisely where the contamination originates.
Transitioning from academia to business posed its challenges, but the spark for NanoStruct ignited when our co-founder and CTO, Enno Schatz, envisioned leveraging the highly precise nanostructures developed during his scientific work at the University of Würzburg as amplifiers to detect minute concentrations of contaminants and germs. With a team blending management expertise, financial acumen, leadership skills, and technical knowledge, we embarked on this journey. The university project NanoStruct evolved into NanoStruct GmbH, headquartered in Würzburg since 2021.
We pave the way
The founders
Kai LeibfriedCFO
I am Kai, the financial expert of the NanoStruct team. In short, I ensure that the numbers add up at NanoStruct. With my extensive experience in the financial industry and my academic focus on entrepreneurship, I strive to contribute my share to the success of NanoStruct. What sets me apart? A solid willingness to take risks, endurance, and speed, not only in building our startup but also on the running track. I follow the motto of setting goals, achieving them, and continuously improving as a person.
#Financialexpert
#RiskAppreciator
#Runningenthusiast
I am Kai, the financial expert of the NanoStruct team. In short, I ensure that the numbers add up at NanoStruct. With my extensive experience in the financial industry and my academic focus on entrepreneurship, I strive to contribute my share to the success of NanoStruct. What sets me apart? A solid willingness to take risks, endurance, and speed, not only in building our startup but also on the running track. I follow the motto of setting goals, achieving them, and continuously improving as a person.
#Financialexpert
#RiskAppreciator
#Runningenthusiast
Henriette MaaßCEO
I am Henriette, the CEO of NanoStruct. For me, founding a company, building and leading a startup, in short, living entrepreneurship, primarily means three things: 1. Making decisions that impact not only myself but also my immediate surroundings, employees, customers, and partners, and thus taking responsibility for my own future and that of the people around me. 2. Having the chance to make a change with our innovative product. 3. Learning something new every single day.
#Networker
#Physics
#Fitness
I am Henriette, the CEO of NanoStruct. For me, founding a company, building and leading a startup, in short, living entrepreneurship, primarily means three things: 1. Making decisions that impact not only myself but also my immediate surroundings, employees, customers, and partners, and thus taking responsibility for my own future and that of the people around me. 2. Having the chance to make a change with our innovative product. 3. Learning something new every single day.
#Networker
#Physics
#Fitness
Enno SchatzCTO
My name is Enno, and I am the technology expert on the team. The idea for NanoStruct struck me in 2018 when inquiries were made about selling the nanotechnology I had developed during my scientific work. It was then that I truly realized the potential of the technology I had created to serve as an amplifier for detecting minute amounts of harmful substances. The initiative for founding NanoStruct was born. I understand nanotechnology, optics, and spectroscopy, and with our product, I bring together my expert knowledge.
#Curious
#NanoCosmos
#HobbyPhotographer
My name is Enno, and I am the technology expert on the team. The idea for NanoStruct struck me in 2018 when inquiries were made about selling the nanotechnology I had developed during my scientific work. It was then that I truly realized the potential of the technology I had created to serve as an amplifier for detecting minute amounts of harmful substances. The initiative for founding NanoStruct was born. I understand nanotechnology, optics, and spectroscopy, and with our product, I bring together my expert knowledge.
#Curious
#NanoCosmos
#HobbyPhotographer
We make visions come true
Team
Timo VögtleMicrobiology
My name is Timo, and I am a biomedical scientist with a PhD, working as part of NanoStruct’s biology team. Drawing on extensive research experience in leading cell and molecular biology laboratories, I work closely with my colleagues to develop and optimize targeted pathogen detection systems. Beyond the lab, I am passionate about running and enjoy spending time outdoors.
#Microbiology
#MethodDevelopment
#Parkrun
My name is Timo, and I am a biomedical scientist with a PhD, working as part of NanoStruct’s biology team. Drawing on extensive research experience in leading cell and molecular biology laboratories, I work closely with my colleagues to develop and optimize targeted pathogen detection systems. Beyond the lab, I am passionate about running and enjoy spending time outdoors.
#Microbiology
#MethodDevelopment
#Parkrun
Vera SchnellsSoftwaredevelopment
I am Vera, an IT consultant with a Ph.D. in quantum physics and part of the software team at NanoStruct. I help drive the evolution of our software from prototype to a globally scalable industrial product, ensuring that our technological breakthroughs reach customers in a reliable and secure way. Outside of work, I channel the same passion for structure and progress into powerlifting.
#DevOpsAndCloud
#Physics
#Powerlifting
I am Vera, an IT consultant with a Ph.D. in quantum physics and part of the software team at NanoStruct. I help drive the evolution of our software from prototype to a globally scalable industrial product, ensuring that our technological breakthroughs reach customers in a reliable and secure way. Outside of work, I channel the same passion for structure and progress into powerlifting.
#DevOpsAndCloud
#Physics
#Powerlifting
Quirin BuchingerHardware
I am Quirin, and bring extensive experience in spectroscopy, setup automation, and nanotechnology. At NanoStruct, I help optimize the analysis device and ensure the quality of the sensor chips, acting as a bridge between both areas. Beyond my passion for technology and science, I find balance in nature and in the mountains, while climbing, and through judo, experiencing both calm and challenge.
#Spectroscopy
#Nanotechnology
#FamilyMan
I am Quirin, and bring extensive experience in spectroscopy, setup automation, and nanotechnology. At NanoStruct, I help optimize the analysis device and ensure the quality of the sensor chips, acting as a bridge between both areas. Beyond my passion for technology and science, I find balance in nature and in the mountains, while climbing, and through judo, experiencing both calm and challenge.
#Spectroscopy
#Nanotechnology
#FamilyMan
Tobias EdelmannSoftwaredevelopment
My name is Tobias, and I am one of the software developers at NanoStruct. Drawing on my education and ongoing studies in computer science, I support the team by integrating the outstanding physical innovations of my colleagues into effective software solutions. My passion for technology is balanced by my enthusiasm for history.
#Programming
#Reenactement
#Bouldern
My name is Tobias, and I am one of the software developers at NanoStruct. Drawing on my education and ongoing studies in computer science, I support the team by integrating the outstanding physical innovations of my colleagues into effective software solutions. My passion for technology is balanced by my enthusiasm for history.
#Programming
#Reenactement
#Bouldern
Sophia von der BeyQuantumtechnology
I am Sophia, the nanostructuring expert in the NanoStruct team and I contribute to the development and optimization of our sensor chips. In addition to my structured and orderly work approach, I am immensely curious for interdisciplinary topics. Years of competitive sports have made perseverance, motivation, teamwork, and performing under pressure familiar to me.
#Quantumtechnology
#Organized
#GiveMeABook
I am Sophia, the nanostructuring expert in the NanoStruct team and I contribute to the development and optimization of our sensor chips. In addition to my structured and orderly work approach, I am immensely curious for interdisciplinary topics. Years of competitive sports have made perseverance, motivation, teamwork, and performing under pressure familiar to me.
#Quantumtechnology
#Organized
#GiveMeABook
Linus WilmMicrobiology
My name is Linus, and since mid-2023, I've been supporting the microbiology department at NanoStruct, contributing my knowledge from my microbiology studies and preparing the measurements on bacteria. Privately, I am particularly passionate about sports, and interested in almost every discipline from triathlons to skiing. I also enjoy board and card games.
#SportsEnthusiast
#Microbiologist
#Boardgames
My name is Linus, and since mid-2023, I've been supporting the microbiology department at NanoStruct, contributing my knowledge from my microbiology studies and preparing the measurements on bacteria. Privately, I am particularly passionate about sports, and interested in almost every discipline from triathlons to skiing. I also enjoy board and card games.
#SportsEnthusiast
#Microbiologist
#Boardgames
Leo SiebigsQuantumtechnology
My name is Leo, and since 2022, I have been part of the NanoStruct team, where I am jointly responsible for producing thin films, nanostructuring sensor chips, and the characterization of samples. In my PhD, I am researching TADF emitters in OLEDs. In addition to my fascination for quantum technology, I enjoy playing and following chess.
#QuantumTechnology
#NanoTech
#Chess
My name is Leo, and since 2022, I have been part of the NanoStruct team, where I am jointly responsible for producing thin films, nanostructuring sensor chips, and the characterization of samples. In my PhD, I am researching TADF emitters in OLEDs. In addition to my fascination for quantum technology, I enjoy playing and following chess.
#QuantumTechnology
#NanoTech
#Chess
Maria BatlinerMicrobiology
My name is Maria, and I’m part of the microbiology team at NanoStruct. As a biomedical scientist with a Ph.D., I develop new detection methods for identifying bacteria in food. I apply my analytical thinking not only in my professional life, but also in my personal life when solving puzzles or during strategy game nights with friends.
#Microbiology
#Tinker
#Sudoku
My name is Maria, and I’m part of the microbiology team at NanoStruct. As a biomedical scientist with a Ph.D., I develop new detection methods for identifying bacteria in food. I apply my analytical thinking not only in my professional life, but also in my personal life when solving puzzles or during strategy game nights with friends.
#Microbiology
#Tinker
#Sudoku
Arslan AhmedSoftwaredevelopment
I am Arslan, a Master’s student in Computer Science. At NanoStruct, I am part of the software team, where I contribute to software development and the design of artificial intelligence models for nanostructure research. Besides my passion for coding, I enjoy playing volleyball, going swimming, and a bit of beatboxing.
#AI
#AlwaysLearning
#Sports
I am Arslan, a Master’s student in Computer Science. At NanoStruct, I am part of the software team, where I contribute to software development and the design of artificial intelligence models for nanostructure research. Besides my passion for coding, I enjoy playing volleyball, going swimming, and a bit of beatboxing.
#AI
#AlwaysLearning
#Sports