Biomimicry Biographies

CEO, AMPHICO

Jun Kamei shares his journey from chemist to designer and how combining his knowledge of science, design, and biomimicry helped him create a scuba mask that allows its wearer to breather under water.

Watch this short video to learn more about Jun, and checkout his complete biography here.

Co-Founder, Werewool

Valentina Gomez discusses her origins in her family-owned denim factory in Colombia to her and her team winning the award for Outstanding Presentation at the 2018 Biodesign Challenge Summit.

Watch this short video to learn about her journey, and check out her complete biography here.

Co-Founders, Biomimicry India

Prashant Dhawan and Seema Anand offer encouraging words on how their individual journeys guided them toward happiness, each other, and to biomimicry. This duo has taught biomimicry to over 25,000 people!

Watch this short video to learn about their journey, and check out their complete biography here.

Co-Founder, Fusion Bionic

Tim Kunze discusses his childhood in Dresden, Germany, and how the city fostered his interest in combining the natural and technical worlds when he grew up. Tim’s company was the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize runner-up.

Watch this short video to learn more about Tim, and check out his full biography here.

Astrobiofuturist & Nature-Based Inventor

The Astrobiofuturist, Billy Almon, gives future practitioners of biomimicry some advice. Billy discusses studying architecture, and the influence his mother and grandmother had on his love of nature.

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Co-Founder, Pheronym

Dr. Fatma Kaplan, the CEO and co-founder of Pheronym, gives words of advice to the next generation of biomimics. Her work using nematode pheromones is poised to potentially change the future of the agriculture industry.

Watch this short video to learn about her journey, and check out her complete biography here.

Scientist & Engineer

Scientist Gama Sibanda shares an anecdote of how he first came to be a biomimicry professional. He recalls the first time that he started to view nature as a library or fountain of knowledge.

Watch this short video to learn about Gama’s journey, and check out his complete biography here.

Design Specialist, Biohabitats

Juan Rovalo, ecologist and design specialist for Biohabitats, believes that communication is critical, and speaks about his hope for the future.

Watch this short video to learn more about Juan, and check out his full biography here.

Co-Founder, Metalmark Innovations

Metalmark Innovations, co-founded by CEO Sissi Liu, got its start by looking at butterfly wings for inspiration. Sissi shares her thoughts on the fruitful nature of ideas, and that the inspiration embedded in one idea can lead to many different outcomes.

Watch this short video to learn more about Sissi, and check out her full biography here.

CEO, change:WATER Labs

Diana Yousef always knew that she wanted to study science. Her upbringing and background has led her to become CEO of change:WATER Labs. Diana explains the importance of conveying your message in a way that excites and motivates people.

Watch this short video to learn more about Diana, and check out her full biography here.