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Learn more about our startup, our innovations in medical imaging, and our team.
Innovation and Expertise in Medical Imaging
HyperEYE is an innovative startup providing cutting-edge technologies in the field of medical imaging and ophthalmology.
Pioneers in Hyperspectral
Imaging
Specializing in hyperspectral imaging, it develops new methods based on the patented HyperEYE technology.
Strategic Partnerships for Technological Advancements
Its technological advancements are developed in collaboration with the “Biology, Engineering, and Imaging for Ophthalmology” Laboratory (BiiO) at the University of Jean Monnet in Saint-Étienne and with HOASYS, a company specializing in optics, optical devices and sensors, and imaging systems.
Strategic Partnerships for Technological Advancements
Its technological advancements are developed in collaboration with the “Biology, Engineering, and Imaging for Ophthalmology” Laboratory (BiiO) at the University of Jean Monnet in Saint-Étienne and with HOASYS, a company specializing in optics, optical devices and sensors, and imaging systems.
A Team of Experts in Ophthalmology and Optics
Dr Stefania Residori (PhD)
President
Director of Research at CNRS, seconded for the creation of HOASYS and President of HOASYS. With a PhD from the University of Florence, she worked at the National Institute of Optics in Italy before joining CNRS. An internationally recognized expert in nonlinear optics, imaging, liquid crystals, and interferometry systems. She is a Fellow of the optics society Optica.
Dr Umberto Bortolozzo (PhD)
General director
Seconded from the University of Côte d’Azur for the creation of HOASYS and General Director of HOASYS. After a thesis in Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Padua, he obtained a PhD in Physics from the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis and a PhD in Complex Systems from the University of Florence. A Marie-Curie fellow, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the École Normale in Paris. His expertise is internationally recognized in optics, imaging, holography, interferometry, optical fibers, telecommunication systems, and optical metrology. He is a Senior Member of the optics society Optica.
Dr Tommaso Occhipinti (PhD)
Strategy and Business
After a thesis in Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Padua, he obtained a PhD in Quantum Astronomy from the University of Padua. He is the Marketing Director at HOASYS. He was a co-founder and manager of Adaptica Srl and is currently a consultant at Eng. Occhipinti Consulting. He has extensive experience in research and innovation in optics, adaptive optics, astronomy, quantum optics, biomedical imaging, and ophthalmology.
Dr. Yan Feng (PhD)
R&D Project
Postdoctoral at the BiiO laboratory, Yan Feng holds two doctorates, one in Instrument Science and Technology from USTC in China and the other in Physics from Herriot-Watt University in the United Kingdom. She has several years of experience in Research and Development in optics, imaging systems, astronomy, and biomedical fields.
Pr Philippe Gain (MD, PhD)
Ophthalmologist
Professor of Universities-Hospital Practitioner (ophthalmologist surgeon and researcher), Director of the BiiO laboratory (Biology, Engineering, and Imaging for Ophthalmology) and Head of the ophthalmology department at the University Hospital of Saint-Etienne and the hospitals of St-Chamond, Firminy, Annonay, Roanne, and Montbrison. Holder of numerous patents, his innovative and translational capabilities in the world of medical technologies and ophthalmological biotechnologies are recognized worldwide.
Pr Gilles Thuret (MD, PhD)
Ophthalmologist
Professor of Universities-Hospital Practitioner (ophthalmologist surgeon and researcher) at the University Hospital of St-Etienne and at Jean Monnet University, he is the Scientific Director of the BiiO Laboratory. He has been a member of the prestigious Institut Universitaire de France and President of the Clinical Research and Innovation Department at the University Hospital of St-Etienne. Co-holder, with his colleague Professor Philippe Gain, of numerous patents, his innovative and translational capabilities in the world of medical technologies and ophthalmological biotechnologies are also recognized worldwide.
Pr. Philippe
Gain (MD, PhD)
Ophthalmologist
Professor of Universities-Hospital Practitioner (ophthalmologist surgeon and researcher), Director of the BiiO laboratory (Biology, Engineering, and Imaging for Ophthalmology) and Head of the ophthalmology department at the University Hospital of Saint-Etienne and the hospitals of St-Chamond, Firminy, Annonay, Roanne, and Montbrison. Holder of numerous patents, his innovative and translational capabilities in the world of medical technologies and ophthalmological biotechnologies are recognized worldwide.
Pr. Gilles
Thuret (MD, PhD)
Ophthalmologist
Professor of Universities-Hospital Practitioner (ophthalmologist surgeon and researcher) at the University Hospital of St-Etienne and at Jean Monnet University, he is the Scientific Director of the BiiO Laboratory. He has been a member of the prestigious Institut Universitaire de France and President of the Clinical Research and Innovation Department at the University Hospital of St-Etienne. Co-holder, with his colleague Professor Philippe Gain, of numerous patents, his innovative and translational capabilities in the world of medical technologies and ophthalmological biotechnologies are also recognized worldwide.
Dr. Stefania
Residori (PhD)
President
Director of Research at CNRS, seconded for the creation of HOASYS and President of HOASYS. With a PhD from the University of Florence, she worked at the National Institute of Optics in Italy before joining CNRS. An internationally recognized expert in nonlinear optics, imaging, liquid crystals, and interferometry systems. She is a Fellow of the optics society Optica.
Dr. Umberto
Bortolozzo (PhD)
General Director
Seconded from the University of Côte d’Azur for the creation of HOASYS and General Director of HOASYS. After a thesis in Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Padua, he obtained a PhD in Physics from the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis and a PhD in Complex Systems from the University of Florence. A Marie-Curie fellow, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the École Normale in Paris. His expertise is internationally recognized in optics, imaging, holography, interferometry, optical fibers, telecommunication systems, and optical metrology. He is a Senior Member of the optics society Optica.
Dr. Tommaso Occhipinti (PhD)
Strategy and Business
After a thesis in Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Padua, he obtained a PhD in Quantum Astronomy from the University of Padua. He is the Marketing Director at HOASYS. He was a co-founder and manager of Adaptica Srl and is currently a consultant at Eng. Occhipinti Consulting. He has extensive experience in research and innovation in optics, adaptive optics, astronomy, quantum optics, biomedical imaging, and ophthalmology.