Recognized as one of the most innovative young serial entrepreneurs (Forbes 30 Under 30) and one of the most influential people under 35 in the plastics industry (Rising Star 2015 by Plastics News), Aaron Guan is the Founder and CEO of Neptune Nanotechnologies Inc. He also serves as Board Director and Newsletter Chair for Society of Plastic Engineers' Thermoplastic Materials and Foams Division.

Received both his B.A.Sc and M.A.Sc in mechanical engineering at the University of Toronto, he has a number of patents and publications in the fields of bio-based nano-reinforcement, biopolymers, thermoplastics and composites. Decorated with multiple awards recognized his efforts in the development of sustainable biobased nanotechnology and entrepreneurship, Aaron founded Neptune in 2022 which specializes in the development of a novel nano-material known as chitin nanocrystal, a fishing waste sourced single crystal with wide range of applications.

Keywords: nanotechnology, biotechnology, biobased materials, polymer processing, composites, research & development, intellectual property, business development

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  Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in Neptune Nanotechnologies Inc.

  Next Generation Nano-structured Material Derived from Ocean Waste

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  Founder in Neptune Nanotechnologies Inc.

  Next Generation Nano-structured Material Derived from Ocean Waste