Meet the Team
Moazzem Hossain
Co-Founder, President & CEO
Meet Moazzem Hossain, the driving force behind AtmoSense’s pioneering advancements in gas sensing technology. With a solid educational foundation including an M.S. in Computer Science from Western Michigan University and a B.S. from King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Moazzem embodies a blend of academic rigor and entrepreneurial spirit. His journey is marked by a series of successful ventures, reflecting his innate ability to identify opportunities and transform ideas into reality. Moazzem’s entrepreneurial mindset, coupled with his extensive experience in semiconductor design, sensor development, and EDA software, positions him as a visionary leader driving AtmoSense towards unprecedented heights of success in revolutionizing gas sensing technology.
Michael Frank, Ph.D.
Co-Founder and Chief Scientist
Mike earned his Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from UC San Diego and is the innovator of the proprietary process for making AtmoMats for AtmoSense’s revolutionary gas sensors. His approach to innovation is to seek out the interfaces of current understanding and engage with experts in those fields who know more than him. In that way he can layer knowledge and build an innovative culture as part of a diverse team. Prior to his scientific roles in several startups, he built his research expertise as a Junior Researcher synthesizing macromolecules at the National Institute for Materials Science (NIMS) in Tsukuba (Japan), fabricating gas sensing devices during his M.S. in Bioengineering at San Diego State University and conducting immunohistochemistry experimental work during his B.S. in Psychobiology at UCLA. Nanomaterial innovation, for AtmoSense gas sensors and the many IoT platforms where they can be utilized to diagnose harmful pollutants, is what motivates him every day and gives him purpose.
Seiji Miwa
Co-Founder & Executive Management
Introducing Seiji Miwa, a distinguished technology entrepreneur and executive driving success at AtmoSense Inc. With over four decades of experience in the electronics industry, including gas sensors and semiconductors, Mr. Miwa is renowned for his visionary leadership and strategic acumen. Prior to co-founding AtmoSense, his illustrious career encompassed pivotal roles at renowned companies such as eASIC, BaySand, Magma Design Automation, Cadence, Teradyne, and Topre Corp. Notably, during his tenure at Topre Corp., Mr. Miwa revolutionized business models for Teradyne, catapulting revenue from $320M to $1.2B within a few short years. His exceptional business and sales prowess also contributed to significant revenue growth at Cadence, Magma, and other companies. With a degree in Economic and Business Management from the University of Kyushu and a Business Consulting certificate from the Industrial Productivity Institute, Mr. Miwa combines academic excellence with extensive industry expertise, making him a driving force behind AtmoSense’s success.
Herve Lambert
Strategic Advisor
Herve is an accomplished high technology industry executive with in-depth experience leading multi-functional organizations. His career is marked by challenging engagements in highly agile and fast-growing environments. He has directed full-cycle, business unit or enterprise-wide development programs for Intel Corporation where he served for thirty years. For the past seven years he has been involved with several startups as an early-stage investor and in executive or advisory roles. Mr. Lambert is a graduate in Electrical Engineering from ESIEE (France) and the California Institute of Technology.
Michelle Huffaker
Marketing Director
Michelle is a seasoned Marketing Director with over 25 years of experience in web, print, and marketing design, specializing in creating and implementing innovative, results-driven strategies for small- to medium-sized businesses. She excels in digital marketing, content creation, and brand management, driving brand growth and audience engagement. Known for her collaborative approach, Michelle works closely with business and research development teams to align marketing initiatives with business goals, leveraging data analytics and market trends to deliver compelling, custom solutions that foster long-term success.