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220 people in our graph share verified history with Gijs — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Laviva MazharunlockedGijs: together at McGill University (2011–2015)
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×2Gijs: together at McGill University
×3Gijs: together at University of Twente
About
Gijs Ijpma is Director of Systems Engineering at Innovobot Labs and holds a PhD in Biomechanical Engineering. With 15 years of experience in research and development supervision, he has led multimillion-dollar projects spanning image analysis, microfluidics, device development, and mathematical modeling, while securing over $2M in competitive government and industry funding. His background encompasses mechanical and control systems engineering for medical devices, technology transfer between academic and industrial settings, and grant writing and scientific communication.
Experience
- Innovobot LabsDirector of Systems Engineeringcurrent2024 — presentMontreal, Quebec, Canada
- Innovobot LabsSystems control engineer2023 — 2024Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- McGill UniversityResearch Associate in Biomedical Engineering at Meakins Christie laboratories2015 — 2023Montreal, Quebec
- McGill UniversityPost Doctoral Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering2011 — 2015Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
- Auckland University of TechnologyPost Doctoral Research Fellow in Biomedical Engineering2010 — 2011Auckland, New Zealand
Skills & more
Medical Devices1Serial Communications1I2CMicrosoft WordQuantitative AnalyticsMicrosoft ExcelDigital Image ProcessingLeadershipLaser CuttingMicrofluidics3D PrintingCNC Operation
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Rapid PrototypingDissectionEducationMicrosoft OfficeComputer-Aided Design (CAD)Video ProcessingProgrammingLaboratory SkillsLanguages Dutch · English
- Project Management Professional (PMP)® — Project Management Institute
From Gijs's professional profile.
Colleagues at Innovobot
Alice Ying
Director of Finance at Innovobot
Daniel Shor
Research Director, Europe at Innovobot
Danny Grant
CTO and Founding Partner at Innovobot
Erin Ramsay
Commercial Partner - Consumer Electronics at Innovobot
Fadi Albatal
Chief Strategy Officer at Innovobot
Françoise Lyon
Member of the Board at Innovobot
Jim Perrone
Partner at Innovobot
Joe D'Abramo
Chief Financial Officer at Innovobot
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Gijs Ijpma?
- Gijs Ijpma is Director of Systems Engineering at Innovobot Labs and holds a PhD in Biomechanical Engineering. With 15 years of experience in research and development supervision, he has led multimillion-dollar projects spanning image analysis, microfluidics, device development, and mathematical modeling, while securing over $2M in competitive government and industry funding. His background encompasses mechanical and control systems engineering for medical devices, technology transfer between academic and industrial settings, and grant writing and scientific communication.
- Where does Gijs Ijpma work?
- Gijs Ijpma is Director of Systems Engineering at Innovobot.
- Where did Gijs Ijpma go to school?
- Gijs Ijpma studied at Auckland University of Technology (Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Biomedical/Medical Engineering); Université Laval (Postgraduate program, Microprogramme 2e cycle, Maladies Respiratoires et inflammatoires); University of Twente (Master of Engineering - MEng, Mechanical Engineering).
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Also attended Auckland University of Technology35
Teemu MattilaPartner at Lifeline VenturesDerek HandleyFuturist, entrepreneur, and student fascinated by what it means to live well in an increasingly chaotic worldChristina DrakePartner at Renaissance Venture CapitalTristan PollockInvestor at NZVCGavin LonerganExecutive Director at Direct Capital Private Equity Ltd.Krisztina HorvathJunior Partner at Idékapital
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Also attended Université Laval68
Laura WeigertSenior Associate at Marlin Equity PartnersAnastasia AltynnikovaInvestor at EQT VenturesLeah BaePrincipal at Higher Ground LabsDylan Lawrence MissonnierInvestment Director at CapagroJacques PerreaultPartner at Brightspark VenturesWenceslas MoussaHead of Risk & Compliance at Headline
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Also attended University of Twente53
Alain le LouxGENERAL PARTNER at Cottonwood Technology FundDaan BoekhoudtInvestment Analyst at Cottonwood Technology FundLucas VassaloInvestor at Riverwood CapitalWouter JonkCo-Founder & Partner at SET VenturesJanne JuholaPartner, Innovestor Venture Capital at Innovestor VenturesSheji HoInvestor at FEBE Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Innovobot Labs13
Fadi AlbatalChief Strategy Officer at InnovobotJim PerronePartner at InnovobotMarc SchmidtPartner at InnovobotManuel CruzPartner, Chief Scientist and Head of HMI Lab at InnovobotPedro GregorioPartner, Head of Robotics Lab at InnovobotMichel DuboisPartner, Chief Scientist and Head of AI Lab at Innovobot
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Also worked at McGill University94
Arthur MenschCo-founder & CEO of Mistral AILaviva MazharPrincipal at Luge CapitalRami HannoushVenture Partner at Versant VenturesMelina HoffmannInvestor at SynconaUsamah KhanVice President, Head of Data & Technology at White Star CapitalMatthew HeAssociate at White Star Capital
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Also worked at Auckland University of Technology11
Derek HandleyFuturist, entrepreneur, and student fascinated by what it means to live well in an increasingly chaotic worldTracy HanOperations Coordinator at GD1Dr Lari DkharSenior Investment Analyst at NZ Growth Capital PartnersAnna YueSenior Accountant at NZ Growth Capital PartnersAmanda DonaldsonChief People Officer at HarmoneyJohn O'HaraInvestor at AirTree Ventures
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