Dr. Pietro Steiner is the Research and Product Development Manager at SmartIR, where he contributes to the development of innovative thermal management solutions for spacecraft. His academic and professional journey has been characterized by a commitment to research, technology, and entrepreneurship.

Dr. Steiner earned his Ph.D. in nanoscience from the University of Manchester, specializing in the study of nanomaterials. His research was conducted as part of the Graphene NOWNANO CDT program, known for its work in the field of nanomaterials. During his doctoral studies, he had the opportunity to collaborate with Airbus, who sponsored his research. His project focused on the creation and analysis of materials designed for heat transfer active devices in space applications, demonstrating his expertise in materials science.

Dr. Steiner has a strong interest in knowledge dissemination and innovation. He has authored several research papers on graphene-based materials and holds a patent for a novel technology. His academic journey led to an opportunity at SmartIR, where he initially joined as an R&D Engineer during the final year of his Ph.D. Over time, he has advanced to his current role as Research and Product Development Manager, contributing to the company's research and product improvement efforts.

Outside of his work at SmartIR, Dr. Steiner co-founded two start-up ventures. One of them, Graphene Trace, specializes in developing pressure sensors for biomedical applications using smart textiles. The other venture, The Graphene Hackathon, aims to promote innovation by rethinking traditional product development processes and fostering a culture of learning, experimentation, and entrepreneurial thinking.