Loren Picco

Experience

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  University of Bristol

  Sept 2003 - Sept 2006

  PhD in Nanoscience

  My research concerned the development and application of the fastest atomic force microscope in the world to the measurement and fabrication of nanoscale structures. This work was performed under the supervision of Professor Mervyn Miles FRS, and served as an excellent introduction to the wider scanning probe microscopy community.

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  University of Bristol

  Apr 2007 - Oct 2012

  Research Associate

  Development and application of high-speed atomic force microscopy techniques to diverse samples from biochemisty to materials science.Development of novel user interface techniques and controls including: multitouch GUIs, haptic pens, gloves and joysticks and advanced data visualisation methods such as: stereoscopic and head-tracked 3D representations.Supervision of undergraduate, Masters, PhD and high-speed instrumentation group activities.

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2013

  Independent Contractor

  Delivered high-speed atomic force microscopy and data analysis hardware and software optimised for rapid and high-sensitivity detection and measurement of millions of individual biomolecules.

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  University of Bristol

  Feb 2014 - Aug 2018

  Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellow

  Development of a commercial prototype high-speed scanning probe microscope and demonstration of key market opportunities, including: next generation gene sequencing; quality assurance of novel 2d nanomaterials and; full lifetime assessment of wear in critical metal components for the nuclear industry.

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  Bristol Nano Dynamics

  Jun 2015 - now

  Director

  Bristol Nano Dynamics is an SME specializing in nanoscale imaging services and products.The key technology we offer is Dynamic Scanning Probe Microscopy (D-SPM) which is suitable for both real-time observation of nanoscale processes and for generating nanometre resolution maps of centimetre square sample surfaces. This high-throughput capability enables applications such as next generation gene sequencing and industry scale quality assurance of nanomaterials and nanocoatings.

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  Virginia Commonwealth University

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2022

  Associate Professor of Physics

  Undergraduate and Postgraduate Lecturer and Nanoscience Research Group Lead at the School of Physics, Virginia Commonwealth University.