Robert Mendenhall

About

Robert and three colleagues from Wesleyan University started working on aerogels in 1995 and officially founded the company in 1999. Robert currently leads our business development efforts and has worked on improving production techniques, enhancing product qualities, and developing new applications. Prior to American Aerogel, Robert held a fellowship in the Department of Chemistry at Wesleyan University and worked in the defense industry at Physics International. He is the author and co-author of several patents, scientific peer-reviewed papers and publications on a wide range of disciplines (packaging, thermal insulation, aerogels, and instrumentation).

Investment Focus

Location

Ventura, US