About us
Dune Sciences, LLC is an early-stage technology company located in Eugene, OR focused on the development and commercialization of new multi-dimensional characterization platforms and on application-specific solutions involving the integration of nanomaterials into functional systems for medicine and energy. Dune Sciences was founded in 2006 and has licensed a portfolio of intellectual property from the University of Oregon.
ยป Key Personnel
John M. Miller, Ph.D.
CEO and Cofounder of Dune Sciences, LLC
Ph.D. and M.S., University of California, Los Angeles
B.S., Cornell University
Dr. Miller has extensive experience in technology management and in the development and commercialization of new nanomaterials and devices. His primary expertise is in the stored energy and energy conversion areas including Li ion batteries, fuel cells, and ultracapacitors. Prior to founding Dune Sciences, Dr. Miller served as Director of Fuel Cell Technology at World Energy Labs in San Francisco, CA. Prior to that he served as Technical Director for T/J Technologies, Inc. in Ann Arbor MI where he was responsible for the development of new materials that are presently being used in commercial high rate Li ion batteries.
James E. Hutchison, Ph.D.
Chairman, Scientific Advisory Board and Cofounder
Ph.D., Stanford University
B.S., University of Oregon
Dr. Hutchison is Professor of Chemistry and Director of the Materials Science Institute at the University of Oregon and is the primary inventor for the technology portfolio of Dune Sciences. He is a world-renowned leader in nanomaterials synthesis and the development of Green Chemistry. His research focuses on organic and organometallic chemistry; electrochemistry; and nanomaterials. He is the Director of the ONAMI Safer Nanomaterials and Nanomanufacturing Initiative. Dr. Hutchison has been on the faculty of the University of Oregon since 1994.
