Jerzy (Jurek) Kozyra

Founder, Chief Business Officer at NANOVERY

Jerzy (Jurek) Kozyra has a diverse work experience history. Jerzy (Jurek) began their career at Ocado as a Software Developer and Data Analyst, where they worked on projects to optimize operations and increase revenue. After leaving Ocado, they joined the SETsquared Partnership as an Entrepreneurial Lead, focusing on the challenges related to misidentification and traceability of genetically engineered microorganisms.

Kozyra then worked as a Research Assistant and later as a Research Associate in Computational Nanobiology at Newcastle University. Following this, they served as a Research Engineer in Deep Learning at GeoTeric.

In 2018, Kozyra became a member of the Entrepreneur First LD11 Cohort, where they had the opportunity to develop ideas and build startups from scratch. Jerzy (Jurek) also took on the roles of Chief Technology Officer, Chief Executive Officer, and currently Chief Business Officer at NANOVERY, a company focused on nanotechnology.

In addition to their professional roles, Kozyra is an Editor at the Molecular Programming Society.

Jerzy (Jurek) Kozyra's education history is as follows:

From 2007 to 2011, Jerzy attended the University of Nottingham, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence.

Subsequently, Jerzy enrolled at Newcastle University in 2011 and completed their studies in 2016. During this time, they obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computing Science. Their research focused on DNA Nanotechnology, DNA Computing, and Synthetic Biology.

In 2017 to 2018, Jerzy pursued further education by completing a Nanodegree Program in Artificial Intelligence with Specialization from Udacity.

In addition to their formal education, Jerzy acquired various certifications. These include "Dan Ariely on Making Decisions" from LinkedIn, "Introduction to Genetics and Evolution" and "Statistical Thermodynamics: Molecules to Machines" from Coursera, and "edX Honor Code Certificate for Super-Earths and Life" and "edX Verified Certificate for Quantitative Biology Workshop" from edX. The exact months and years of obtaining these certifications are not specified.

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Timeline

  • Founder, Chief Business Officer

    March 1, 2023 - present

  • Chief Executive Officer

    July, 2019

  • Chief Technology Officer

    November, 2018