Automated, Deformation-Free Expansion Microscopy


Meet the team

We are multidisciplinary team with experts in microscopy, automation and life sciences, passionate about making expansion microscopy more accessible to researchers worldwide.

Based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we combine scientific and engineering expertise to help support discovery and innovation. By collaborating across academia, healthcare and industry, we aim to help we help advance research and push the boundaries of what’s possible in the field.

Floris van der Staaij, MSc
Co-founder | CEO

Josiah Passmore, PhD
Co-founder | Head of Science

Sarah Mary Jacob, MSc
Mechanical Engineer

Kiran Sreekumar, MSc
Mechatronic Engineer

Sebastiaan Koedam
Software & Test Engineer


Lukas Kapitein, PhD
Co-founder | Scientific Advisor

Hugo Damstra, PhD
Co-founder


Project financing

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