Nicole Rice

VP Technology at Ekidna Sensing

I specialize in translating complex scientific concepts into user-friendly formats applicable beyond laboratory environments. I am passionate about research and development, dedicated to innovating in technology and materials science, while focusing on maintaining timelines and delivering solutions that exceed client expectations. At Ekidna, I led the advancement of their portable cannabis testing platform from TRL 3 to TRL 9 through the development of tailored chemical and electrochemical solutions. Managing a multidisciplinary team comprising of scientists and engineers, I successfully delivered a comprehensive, integrated solution that met the rigorous standards required in the industry. My academic research focused on designing and fabricating novel organic materials for organic electronic devices, particularly organic thin-film transistors and smart sensors. Alongside device fabrication and characterization, my expertise includes extensive work in conjugated polymer synthesis, and the preparation and characterization of high-quality single-walled carbon nanotube composites. I specialize in translating complex scientific concepts into user-friendly formats applicable beyond laboratory environments. I am passionate about research and development, dedicated to innovating in technology and materials science, while focusing on maintaining timelines and delivering solutions that exceed client expectations. At Ekidna, I led the advancement of their portable cannabis testing platform from TRL 3 to TRL 9 through the development of tailored chemical and electrochemical solutions. Managing a multidisciplinary team comprising of scientists and engineers, I successfully delivered a comprehensive, integrated solution that met the rigorous standards required in the industry. My academic research focused on designing and fabricating novel organic materials for organic electronic devices, particularly organic thin-film transistors and smart sensors. Alongside device fabrication and characterization, my expertise includes extensive work in conjugated polymer synthesis, and the preparation and characterization of high-quality single-walled carbon nanotube composites.