The Company
Quantum Solutions develops and manufactures quantum dot “wide-range” cameras and imaging systems with spectral sensitivity that goes beyond conventional silicon technology and human vision. Since the company's establishment in 2017, we have supplied products to and formed partnerships with hundreds of companies and universities. Our portfolio spans the entire supply chain, including quantum dot materials, imaging cameras and systems.
Our development and manufacturing site is in Southampton Science Park, South England’s central hub for successful Science and Technology businesses. Our science site is located in King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, a university which actively empowers its research groups, spurring them on to new breakthroughs and prosperity.
Contact us at:
1 Venture Road, Southampton Science Park,
Southampton, United Kingdom
SO16 7NP
[email protected]
+44 73 89826941
Our mission is to deliver innovative quantum dot wide-range imaging sensors and cameras that capture images beyond the limits of human vision, including the SWIR (short-wave infrared), MWIR (mid-wave infrared), UV, and X-ray spectral ranges. These advanced imaging systems enable a wide range of applications across fields such as robotics, machine vision, automotive, security, and consumer electronics.
We envision a future where cameras with enhanced, augmented vision become the global standard, transforming industries and enriching everyday life.
Quantum Solutions is a spinoff from the prestigious and widely cited research group led by one of the pioneers in the field of quantum dots, Prof. Osman Bakr. Quantum dots are nanomaterials with exceptional photoelectrical and photoluminescence properties. Quantum Solutions' products enable the creation of 'wide-range' imaging systems, capable of detecting light beyond the capabilities of silicon technology, including short-wave infrared (SWIR), mid-wave infrared (MWIR), X-ray, and UV ranges. These technologies are protected by more than 25 granted and pending patents.
We are the experts who push the technological frontiers. Our interdisciplinary team consists of specialists from scientific, R&D and business backgrounds in the fields of chemistry, nanotechnology, material science, and optoelectronic devices engineering. Our team and advisory board represent 9 countries and have 9 PhDs on the board.
Osman Bakr is a Professor of Materials Science and Engineering and the head of the Functional Nanomaterials Laboratory at KAUST. He obtained a B.Sc. in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT in 2003, along with an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Harvard in 2009. In 2010, Osman founded The Functional Nanomaterials Laboratory, which focuses on designing and self-assembling hybrid and inorganic materials to develop groundbreaking applications in solar energy harvesting and optoelectronic devices. Osman has authored over 200 articles published in premier international peer-reviewed research journals, including Science, Nature Energy, and the Journal of the American Chemical Society. He was recognized as a Young Scientist by the World Economic Forum in 2016 and serves on the editorial boards of several leading journals of the American Chemical Society. Additionally, he was named an Innovator Under 35 in the Arab World by the MIT Technology Review - Arab Edition in 2016, and in 2018, he was among the top ten university researchers worldwide in the field of perovskite solar cells according to the Times Higher Education. Furthermore, in 2019, he was honored as a Highly Cited Researcher by the Web of Science Group.
Marat Lutfullin serves as the CEO of Quantum Solutions. He holds an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Moscow State University, as well as an M.S. in Project Management from the Higher School of Economics. Marat is an experienced entrepreneur and business development manager. In 2016, he joined King Abdullah University of Science and Technology to establish the startup company Quantum Solutions in 2017, building on KAUST's advanced research in quantum dots. Marat has established collaborations with customers & partners, launched Quantum Solutions' commercial products, and managed the establishment of Quantum Solutions' sites in the United Kingdom.
Lutfan Sinatra holds the position of VP of Product Development at Quantum Solutions. He earned his PhD in Material Science and Engineering from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST, Saudi Arabia). Additionally, he received his MS in Photonics from the Abbe School of Photonics at Friedrich-Schiller University Jena, where he conducted research on the interactions between light and nanoparticles. Over the past decade, his primary focus has been on nanomaterial synthesis and its diverse applications. Lutfan possesses extensive experience in designing and developing quantum dot materials for optoelectronic applications.
Sergio Lentijo Mozo is the Director of Manufacturing at Quantum Solutions. Sergio obtained his MSc in 2004 and his Ph.D. in Chemistry (with a focus on Organometallic Chemistry) from the University of Valladolid in Spain in 2009. Before joining Quantum Solutions, he pursued a career as a researcher in the field of nanochemistry at various international research centers, including the LPCNO institute at INSA Toulouse (France) and KAUST in the BESE department (Saudi Arabia). Sergio possesses extensive expertise in nanoparticles manufacturing operations across various domains.
Nicolas Baroan is an accomplished Sales and Marketing Director with over 13 years of experience in high-tech sales and business development. He has a proven track record of driving revenue growth and expanding market presence across various industries including AI, LiDAR, and semiconductor technologies. Nicolas leverages his expertise to innovate and implement strategic sales initiatives, ensuring customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. He holds a Master’s degree in Innovation Technology and Management, and a Master’s degree in Microelectronics.
Mr. Amer Kayani is an experienced executive and commercial diplomat with over 30 years of experience in international business across both corporate and government sectors. He is a co-founder of TAO Trees LLC, an innovative predictive analytics start-up. Previously, he served as CEO and Board Chair of Alliant Techsystems Operations Saudi Arabia, a Northrop Grumman joint venture he played a key role in establishing. He also held the position of Vice President for MENA and Central Asia at Orbital ATK Inc.
Before transitioning to the corporate world, Mr. Kayani had a distinguished career in the U.S. diplomatic service. His roles included Minister Counselor at the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as well as postings in Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East and North Africa. He is an alumnus of the University of Southern California and the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh. Mr. Kayani has been recognized with the Gold and Bronze Medals for distinguished achievement in Federal Service by the United States Government.
David Schut is VP of Technology in Synexis Biodefense Systems (US), and has numerous years’ experience in product development for companies such as Shoei Electronic Material, Voxtel and HP, focusing on new quantum dots for optoelectronics. David Schut studied chemistry in Texas Wesleyan University and Oklahoma State University, and received PhD from University of Oregon.
Liberato Manna is the Deputy Director for Materials and Nanotechnology programs at the Italian Institute of Technology in Genova (Italy). Dr. Manna has an extensive background in quantum dots, having received numerous major grants and been involved in many research projects. Previously, Liberato Manna was a postdoctoral fellow in University of California, Berkeley, and worked as a researcher in National Nanotechnology. Liberato Manna received his MS and PhD in chemistry from University of Bari, Italy.
Maksym V. Kovalenko is a Professor of inorganic chemistry at ETH Zurich, and also a researcher at Empa (Switzerland). His research group focuses on the synthesis of diverse quantum dot materials and other functional inorganic materials. Prior to joining ETH, Maksym Kovalenko was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Chicago, having received his PhD in chemistry from Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria.
Omar F. Mohammed is an Associate Professor at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is an expert in optoelectronic devices, Ultrafast Laser Spectroscopy and Four-dimensional Electron Imaging. His research is geared towards developing a fundamental understanding of charge carrier dynamics in a variety of optoelectronic materials, including semiconductor quantum dots, polymers and perovskite nanostructures with different dimensionalities. Prior to joining KAUST, Professor Mohammed was a senior research associate with Professor Zewail (Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1999) at California Institute of Technology (Caltech), USA. Prior to his arrival in Pasadena, California, Dr. Mohammed spent more than a decade between Germany, Switzerland and Japan, embarking on the development of new laser spectroscopic techniques for direct observation of various chemical and physical processes in real time. Dr. Mohammed received his PhD in Physical Chemistry from Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany.
