Atinary is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Paco Laveille to our Scientific Advisory Board. With a distinguished career in catalysis research and automated experimentation, Dr. Laveille brings unparalleled expertise that aligns with Atinary’s mission to revolutionize R&D with its self-driving labs™ technology and advanced AI-driven solutions.

Dr. Laveille currently serves as Managing Director of the ETH Zürich Catalysis Hub – SwissCAT+ East, where he spearheads efforts to automate R&D in the field of catalysis. Under his leadership, the hub has developed a state-of-the-art technology platform integrating high-throughput and automated experimentation with cutting-edge AI and machine learning techniques. This transformative approach has significantly advanced heterogeneous catalysis research, setting new benchmarks in scientific discovery.

Throughout his career, Dr. Laveille has held pivotal roles, including at the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) in UAE and the KAUST Catalysis Center in Saudi Arabia, where he established the first automated synthesis and high-throughput platforms in both countries. His work has driven groundbreaking developments in catalyst design and sustainable technologies, a legacy he continues to build at ETH Zürich.

This appointment strengthens Atinary’s ongoing partnership with SwissCAT+, highlighted by a recent joint publication demonstrating the power of Atinary’s no-code AI platform, SDLabs, in accelerating chemical catalysis R&D.

“Dr. Paco Laveille’s unique combination of technical expertise and strategic execution is perfectly aligned with Atinary’s mission to revolutionize R&D technology and innovation,” said Dr. Hermann Tribukait, Co-Founder and CEO. “His contributions will be critical as we expand collaborations with leading universities and industry partners, driving innovation and reshaping the future of R&D.”

Reflecting on his new role, Dr. Laveille said:

“I have been inspired by Atinary’s visionary technology and our fruitful collaborations to date. The potential of smart robotics and AI-driven technologies to revolutionize scientific research is immense. Joining Atinary’s Scientific Advisory Board is an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of data-driven high-throughput experimentation—not only in catalysis and sustainable technologies but across diverse scientific domains. I look forward to contributing to real-world advancements that benefit society as a whole.”

Dr. Laveille’s appointment marks an important milestone in Atinary’s journey to redefine scientific discovery, harnessing the power of AI, robotics, and automation to accelerate innovation across disciplines.