Andreas Møgelhøj
CEO, PhD, Chemistry
& Physics
Andreas, a visionary communicator and leader with a background in chemistry and physics, spent two years as a graduate student at Stanford University. With over a decade of experience in complex B2B sales within the chemical industry.
Eva Wallström
CTO and Inventor
Eva, the driving force behind the invention, is
a material physicist with over 40 years of experience in coatings. She is a well-established and highly respected figure in the coating industry, boasting strong connections with top coating manufacturers and prominent specialty chemical companies.
Lars Ole Kornum
Founder and Main Owner
Lars Ole, a business mogul, is a former CEO of the Danish Technological Institute and a former McKinsey consultant. He holds a doctorate in chemistry and coatings from the University of Lund. Lars Ole has a successful track record of aiding companies in crisis with turnarounds and has guided over 10 startups from inception to exit/IPO.
Jakob Kryger Sørensen
Coating Scientist
jks@encoat.dk
Jakob, our coating expert, holds a PhD in Chemistry and brings a wealth of experience in R&D, particularly in formulation and freeze drying within the chemical industry. His primary focus lies in developing and testing our technology across various coatings. Outside of work, Jakob finds solace and excitement in sailing.
Cillian Allen
Research Chemist
Cillian, our lab expert, holds a Master of Science in Chemistry. He’s a pivotal team member, spearheading the production of aerogel encapsulation and contributing significantly to our development processes.
Birte Høgh Andersen
Research Technician
Birte, our lab technician, brings over 40 years of expertise in coating production and laboratory work. She’s the go-to person in the lab, renowned for her extensive knowledge and problem-solving skills.
Jacob Erik Holmblad
Chairman of the Board
Jacob, our diplomat, boasts a distinguished career at the forefront of the Danish Public Sector. He adeptly manages diplomacy between public sectors and businesses and has held board positions in over 20 companies.
Ole Andersen
Board Member
Ole, our startup expert, has successfully guided over 5 companies from startup to exit. He is a fundraising specialist.
Paulo Henrique Barcellos França
Industrial Post Doc
phbf@encoat.dk
Paulo, our Brazilian postdoc with a PhD in Organic Chemistry, and brings entrepreneurial experience from founding his own start-up. His project is focused on reducing copper use in antifouling coatings. His work includes quantifying copper reduction, benchmarking technologies, and exploring the science behind encapsulation.
The Industrial Partners
EnCoat collaborates to transform industry. The antifouling industry is primarily led by a handful of established coating manufacturers and specialty chemical companies.
EnCoat actively collaborates across the entire supply chain, aiming to set a new standard by popularising its innovative solutions as the industry norm.
The Universities
EnCoat turns research into reality. Serving as a vital bridge between universities and the coating industry, with a history of numerous R&D collaborations with leading institutions.
These partnerships encompass prestigious universities such as the Technical University of Denmark, Chalmers University of Technology, Roskilde University, and Sultan Qaboos
University in Oman.
Other
EnCoat collaborates for industry advancement. EnCoat collaborates with various external partners, providing analytical capabilities and expertise. The development of EnCoat has received support from the Danish Maritime Fund