The SkyNano team would like to take this opportunity to introduce our new hire, Dr. Nate Neisius! With a strong background in chemistry and fundamental science research, Nate will be working with us as a Postdoc in our research and development department. With his wealth of knowledge, he will be contributing to SkyNano’s mission of transforming carbon emissions into sustainable nanomaterials.
Research & Educational Background
In the early stages of his academic journey, Nate pursued a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with a Minor in Mathematics from Emory and Henry University. Throughout his undergraduate career, Nate developed skills in fundamental science investigation, furthering his understanding of materials and their defining characteristics. In the summer of 2017, he accepted a Research Intern position at Wake Forest University. At WFU he studied coupling reactions to better understand their implications in biomedical delivery and catalysis. In addition to this research, Nate spent the following summer working at Eastman Chemical Company as a Lab Analyst Intern.
After gaining the proper experience and preliminary training, Nate attended Colorado State University to continue his education. Here, he studied Inorganic Chemistry under the guidance of Dr. Amy Prieto. This group at Colorado State University specializes in synthesis of nanomaterials for various applications. One such application, energy storage, was where Nate found a temporary home working to isolate copper-based nanoparticles that have promise as cathode materials for sodium ion batteries. In June of 2024, Dr. Nate Neisius was awarded his PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from Colorado State University.
Growth at SkyNano
With a vast background in inorganic materials research and nanotechnology development, Nate is providing SkyNano with tools and insight to improve upon our electrochemical carbon conversion process. Working with our R&D team, he is helping optimize SkyNano’s carbon-negative system to continue providing a variety of carbon products to different markets. This includes developing more corrosion resistant materials to aid in the fabrication of carbon nanotubes, SkyNano’s flagship conversion process. Moreover, Nate assists in projects that provide new standards of performance for graphite anodes in lithium ion batteries. Using our cost effective and sustainable operations, he contributes to revolutionary advancements in energy storage. With environmental sustainability at the core of his values, Nate’s work at SkyNano offers a meaningful opportunity to align his research with his personal mission.
Now only a few months into his position, Nate not only embodies, but enriches SkyNano’s collaborative company culture. In fact, it’s this atmosphere that has emboldened his drive; “I learned from Amy early on how important it is to diversify your thinking. I highly value collaborative working environments, such as ours here at SkyNano, that prioritize diverse perspectives. One of my passions is to encourage that thought process,” Nate explains. “Sharing unique ideas and strategies allows our team to approach problems from all different angles, which is a highly important aspect of innovation.”
We are excited and optimistic about Dr. Nate Neisius’ addition to the team here at SkyNano, and look forward to seeing the impact he will have on our day to day operations, as well as our long term mission!
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About SkyNano
SkyNano is a science-based technology company focused on commercializing a free-market solution to carbon pollution. It specifically develops a novel electrochemical manufacturing technology for the capture and conversion of CO2 from various sources (atmospheric, concentrated, flue gas) into valuable carbon-based materials including SkyNano’s flagship product – carbon nanotubes. Peer-reviewed scientific papers feature SkyNano’s technology, which also earned a 2020 R&D 100 Award and a 2021 TechConnect Innovation Award. Furthermore, our CEO and Co-Founder Dr. Anna Douglas was recognized with a Forbes 30 Under 30 award in 2019. In fact, both SkyNano founders are Forbes 30 Under 30 innovators, as Prof. Cary Pint was awarded the recognition in the inaugural year of the awards. To learn, visit: https://www.skynano.co
