João Maia

Biochemist and Materials Scientist with 15+ years of experience in academic and industrial settings. Experienced in Class III medical device design, product strategy, roadmap development, and risk mitigation. Versed in advanced materials, nanotechnology, 3D printing, and e-health solutions—guiding products from early concepts through development.

Key Achievements

• Spearheaded chemistry correlation to adhesion performance for Tissium's polymer platform, leading performance-oriented product design and co-leading industrialization. This adhesive enabled clinical-stage Class III products across cardiovascular, peripheral nerve, and gastrointestinal therapeutic areas;
• Established the 3D printing materials and hardware platform at Tissium, enabling the development of Class III implantable biomedical products;
• Co-developed and successfully translated a versatile antimicrobial nanotechnological product from Matera to industrial application;
• Co-developed and launched an MVP-stage e-health and social innovation project (e-nlaza), securing a 10,000€ Social Innovation award from Mutua Madrileña (2014)