The StartUp originated from the University of Calgary
Meet Our R&D Team
AgriPhoton has assembled a world-class team of experts in quantum photonics and agricultural innovation, including in-house PhDs, engineers, and scientists. Through pioneering R&D, AgriPhoton is transforming cutting-edge research into commercially viable solutions, driving the future of sustainable greenhouse technology. Our advancements in light-optimized agriculture are paving the way for higher crop yields, energy efficiency, and global impact.
Qasim Khan
Semiconductor photonics expert with 10+ years in quantum materials. Leads AgriPhoton’s product development, turning research into commercial greenhouse solutions.
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Prof. Jinguang Hu
Associate Professor at the University of Calgary, expert in environmental systems and sustainable technologies, with spin-off experience and strategic R&D guidance for AgriPhoton.
Jianyi Dong
CEO of FreshPal, with extensive expertise in greenhouse agriculture, supporting AgriPhoton’s go-to-market strategy and commercial scaling.
Kevin Musselman
Associate Professor at the University of Waterloo, expert in photonic materials, and founder of multiple spin-offs, advising AgriPhoton on advanced materials and applications.
Wang Aiguo
Provides leadership in product development and technical innovation, ensuring scientific rigor and quality throughout the R&D pipeline.
Pandeng Li (PhD)
Leads material optimization and scale-up processes, contributing to the advancement of AgriPhoton’s core semiconductor film technologies.
Faiza Niaz
Expert in Environmental Economics and Management, aligning technical and commercial efforts to drive strategy, development, sustainability, and economic modeling.
Behina Tabatabaei
Overseeing the company's operations and correspondence.