Leadership

Dr. Bert Wouters

CTO, Co-founder

PhD Microfluidic Engineering. 15 years developing micro-scale and precision device systems.

Key strengths

  • Engineering leader with 15+ years of experience in microscale systems, microfluidics, and automated platforms for life sciences.
  • At Kinara Vision Technologies, he leads R&D and manufacturing, driving development of the implant and deployer system from architecture to validated, scalable production.
  • PhD in Chemical Engineering; former Assistant Professor at Leiden University; former Senior Scientist at Allozymes; PMP-certified project manager; Lean Six Sigma Black Belt. Expertise in microfluidics, prototyping, experimental design, and system integration.

Track record

  • Led development of complex, automated systems from concept through functional implementation across academic and industrial settings.
  • Built microfluidic and robotic platforms requiring precise control, repeatability, and integration of multiple subsystems.
  • Brings structured engineering discipline to ensure reproducible performance, robust validation, and scalable manufacturing.