Continuous R&D with Swiss DNA
To create the most sustainable solution in the lab-grown diamond industry
To unleash our customer's creativity with timeless diamond technology
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A diversified team with extensive experience in technology, digital and business development.
of combined experience in pioneering CVD diamond application
of combined management experience in technology and consumer sectors
Ligia Colina
Co-Founder & CEO
Mehdi Naamoun
Co-Founder & CTO
Isaac Chan
CBO
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Elison Matioli
Scientific Advisor
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Shape the future of diamond technology with us. Our innovative work will challenge you everyday as we push boundaries and commercialize cutting-edge solutions.
Ligia Colina holds a PhD in Plasma physics & process engineering from the University of Sorbonne Paris Cité and an Executive MBA in Management of Innovation from EPFL. She has a decade of hands-on experience in process and product development in various industries and academia. Ligia is leading PROUD since its creation in 2021. As the CEO, she is directly responsible for fundraising, business development, intellectual property and general management of the company.
Mehdi Naamoun, Ph.D. in Materials Physics, trained in an internationally renowned laboratory in Paris, has been immersed in the field of diamond and CVD growth since 2009. He is an expert in CVD diamond growth (which was the subject of his PhD thesis) and his scientific contribution has been valued by numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and 5 international patents.During his various experiences, Dr Naamoun has acquired a unique expertise combining the industrialization of diamond growth for various high-tech applications as well as a deep knowledge of the watch manufacturing and jewelry market.
Isaac Chan holds a BS in Business Accounting & Finance from the University of South Wales and a master’s in business administration from the University of Manchester. Isaac has more than 10 years of multiple startups experience including end to end operation, growth hacking and business development (2 x successful funding round, 1 x public token listing). He has a strong network in China and Taiwan (native speaker of Mandarin and Cantonese) thanks to his 15 years of multinational corporation management experience especially digital marketing and eCommerce (full P&L responsibility and 5 managerial direct reports). Isaac develops PROUD’s digital strategy and promotes the connection to key partners and customers in Asia.
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Elison Matioli is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Micro Engineering, at EPFL. His research interests are in the fields of wide-band-gap semiconductor devices for power and ultrafast electronics, power conversion, and thermal management of electronics.
Prof. Matioli received numerous prizes for his outstanding work such as the UCSB Outstanding Graduate Student Scientific Achievement Award for his Ph.D. thesis, the 2013 IEEE George Smith Award, the 2015 ERC Starting Grant Award, the 2016 SNSF Assistant Professor Energy Grant Award, and the 2020 University Latsis Award for his work. As a scienfitic advisor, Prof. Elison Matioli is a great asset for PROUD in the development of new generation of Power Electronics Devices and benefiting of his broad academic and industrial network.
Elison Matioli is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Micro Engineering, at EPFL. His research interests are in the fields of wide-band-gap semiconductor devices for power and ultrafast electronics, power conversion, and thermal management of electronics.
Prof. Matioli received numerous prizes for his outstanding work such as the UCSB Outstanding Graduate Student Scientific Achievement Award for his Ph.D. thesis, the 2013 IEEE George Smith Award, the 2015 ERC Starting Grant Award, the 2016 SNSF Assistant Professor Energy Grant Award, and the 2020 University Latsis Award for his work. As a scienfitic advisor, Prof. Elison Matioli is a great asset for PROUD in the development of new generation of Power Electronics Devices and benefiting of his broad academic and industrial network.
Elison Matioli is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Micro Engineering, at EPFL. His research interests are in the fields of wide-band-gap semiconductor devices for power and ultrafast electronics, power conversion, and thermal management of electronics.
Prof. Matioli received numerous prizes for his outstanding work such as the UCSB Outstanding Graduate Student Scientific Achievement Award for his Ph.D. thesis, the 2013 IEEE George Smith Award, the 2015 ERC Starting Grant Award, the 2016 SNSF Assistant Professor Energy Grant Award, and the 2020 University Latsis Award for his work. As a scienfitic advisor, Prof. Elison Matioli is a great asset for PROUD in the development of new generation of Power Electronics Devices and benefiting of his broad academic and industrial network.
Elison Matioli is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Micro Engineering, at EPFL. His research interests are in the fields of wide-band-gap semiconductor devices for power and ultrafast electronics, power conversion, and thermal management of electronics.
Prof. Matioli received numerous prizes for his outstanding work such as the UCSB Outstanding Graduate Student Scientific Achievement Award for his Ph.D. thesis, the 2013 IEEE George Smith Award, the 2015 ERC Starting Grant Award, the 2016 SNSF Assistant Professor Energy Grant Award, and the 2020 University Latsis Award for his work. As a scienfitic advisor, Prof. Elison Matioli is a great asset for PROUD in the development of new generation of Power Electronics Devices and benefiting of his broad academic and industrial network.