
INNOVATING ADVANCED MATERIALS
With the power to transform materials for next-generation applications

We are a team of materials scientists, chemical engineers, and design innovators developing high-performance cellulose, lignin, and nanocellulose materials for industrial applications. Through chemistry, nanotechnology, and product design, we create advanced material platforms for textiles, healthcare, packaging, and other sectors.
Our mission is simple. We turn agricultural and marine byproducts into advanced, biodegradable materials that perform like conventional ones but return safely to nature. From waste to worth, we believe the next generation of materials should be renewable by design, rooted in science, inspired by nature, and built for circularity.



Where Science Meets Industrial Application:
Every material we create begins in the lab, where science is guided by nature’s own design principles. Our team uses biomimicry to study how natural systems achieve strength, flexibility, and resilience, and we apply those insights to develop advanced biomaterials for a wide range of industries. From leather-like materials and flexible coatings to durable composites and packaging solutions, each innovation is engineered to deliver high performance while remaining biodegradable and safe for the planet. By turning agricultural and marine byproducts into smart, bio-based materials, we are building the foundation for a circular economy where innovation and ecology work hand in hand.
Meet Our Team

Founder & CEO
Raha Saremi PhD, MBA
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Chief Product Officer
Anne McInnis PhD

Chief Operating Officer
Reza Zarei PhD


Lauren (Myers) Bright
Industry Partnerships & Outreach Lead - Material Applications & Engineering

Haley Jo Brashears
Research & Development Manager

Sanjay Wahal PhD, MBA

Sean Cook MBA

Stacy A. Chick MBA

Chris Cornelison PhD

Board of Advisors
Jaap Schut PhD