Founding Members

PRESIDENT

Yuhong Jiang is the Founder and CEO of PureNanoTech, Inc. (PNT), a platform-based deep-tech company focused on the manufacturing of nanobubble equipment and its applications. Ms. Jiang brings decades of experience in environmental engineering and technology commercialization. Her advisory work spans the United Nations, the World Bank, The Asian Development Bank, and the U.S. federal agencies. As President of the North American Ultrafine Bubble Association, Ms. Jiang brings deep technical expertise, global industry perspective, and a proven record of advancing environmental technologies.

TREASURER

Dr. Ragy Ragheb is a technical and scientific expert in the characterization of nanobubbles through Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis, Dynamic Light Scattering, and Electrophoretic Light Scattering.   Ragy serves as a Senior Application Specialist at Malvern Panalytical in a number of light-scattering technologies including but not limited to the NanoSight Pro and the Zetasizer Advance Series.   He is well versed in various particle platforms and applications spaces, enjoys finding new and creative ways to approach problems, and collaborates with others to find solutions including several global nanobubble technology pioneers.  Ragy serves as a US Delegate to the ISO/TC281 committee on Fine Bubble Technology and as a co-founding board member and treasurer to the North American Ultrafine Bubble Association. 

SECRETARY

Seth Connell is the Chief Technology Officer of Nanu Water Technology. He drives product design, leads business development, manages partnerships, directs sales, and executes administrative strategy.. Having been Secretary for non profits in the climate and agriculture space adds value to his role at NAUFBA.

DIRECTOR

Sohail Akhter joined Moleaer Inc. in 2022 as the VP of R&D. In this role, he drives innovation by overseeing both the technical development of advanced nanobubble devices and the commercial application of nanobubble technology for global industries.

DIRECTOR

Julie Y. Chen is a Consultant at HORIBA and the founder of JCAnalysis. She specializes in particle characterization, building strategic connections among scientists, industry leaders, and innovative solutions to accelerate technology adoption and commercial impact. As a board member, Julie brings technical expertise, industry perspective, and a collaborative approach to advancing the mission of the North American Ultrafine Bubble Association.

DIRECTOR

Michael Radicone is CEO and Chief Science Officer of I 2 Air Fluid Innovation, Inc. (I 2 AFI), recipient of seven governmental grants, including programs with the USDA and U.S. Navy. Under his leadership, I 2 AFI has developed multiple patented technologies in nanobubble generation, heat exchanger fouling prevention, and soluble heavy-metal transformation.

DIRECTOR

Wen Zhang is Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), with a second appointment in Chemical and Materials Engineering.  He is a colloidal scientist and environmental engineer working at the interfaces of materials, water, microbes, and agricultural systems. His research is highly interdisciplinary, bridging materials science, colloidal and interfacial science, molecular biology, catalysis, and membrane separation to address pressing environmental and agricultural challenges. 

DIRECTOR

Claire Schmit is a chemical engineer with more than 20 years of experience in process development, engineering design, and project management. She currently serves as a Principal Engineer in Applications Development at Messer, where she leads efforts to translate technical innovation into practical applications to add value for customers.  In addition to her professional role, Claire serves as Chairwoman of the U.S. Technical Advisory Group to ISO TC 281, Fine Bubble Technology to coordinate technical input from US experts regarding development of international standards for fine bubble technology.