Dr. Jonny Hunter and Dr. Oliver Shafaat

Dr. Jonny Hunter is Research & Development Manager at Fiber Extrusion Technology Limited, based in Leeds, UK. Hunter brings a wealth of academic credentials to the department, including a Master’s in Medicinal and Biological Chemistry and a PhD in Sustainable Chemistry. His strong academic background is complemented by over 10 years’ R&D experience in industry, including FMCG and in particular medical devices, which encompasses wound care, the medical device manufacturing process and regulatory environment. Email him at jonathan.hunter@fetuk.com.

Oliver Shafaat is the founder and CEO of Sci-Lume Labs™, where he conceived of and leads the development of Bylon™ polymer, fibers, and yarns. He received his PhD from Caltech, working at the crossroads of chemistry, biochemistry and biology. After, he moved to Japan and worked for a biotech where he discovered his love for fibers, while also noting that the significant
demand for sustainable alternatives to synthetic fibers by the apparel industry was not being satisfied. He decided to leverage his chemical expertise to bring truly sustainable, drop-in replacement fibers to the apparel market. Email him at oliver@sci-lumelabs.com.