magcorp is bringing superconducting technologies to the world
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Our Vision
Leverage superconducting Technologies to solve the world's most pressing challenges
From fighting cancer to ending energy dependence to revolutionizing MRI technology, MagCorp’s expertise in superconductivity and deep connections in the private sector will lead to world-changing discoveries and implementation.
the Stepwise Engagement Model
Subject Matter Experts
MagCorp has subject matter experts with deep technical knowledge in a wide range of fields to bring intellectual horsepower to your fingertips.
Areas of expertise include:
- Superconductivity
- MRI
- Materials
- Electromagnet systems
- Magnetic nanoparticles
- Properties characterization
- Rare Earth permanent magnets
- Custom instrumentation
- Simulations
- University collaborations
- National Lab collaborations
Technologies available to license: Technologies | FSU Office of Research
Available Magnet Systems: Measurement Techniques – MagLab
Meet the team
Jeffrey Whalen, PhD
Director
Jeff Whalen is the Director of MagCorp. Jeff was a Research Faculty member at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory from 2012 to 2019 where he led a successful materials science and electromagnet systems research group until joining FSU’s Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship as the STEM Entrepreneur in Residence. Jeff has extensive experience in venture creation having started and operated multiple STEM-enabled companies.
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Abby Queale, Esq.
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer
Abby Queale is the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer of MagCorp. She is a registered patent attorney and is published in both the legal and engineering fields.
Abby sought her passion for innovation by earning a B.S. and M.S. in Materials Science & Engineering at the University of Florida and earned her J.D. from Florida State University in 2011. After graduation, she joined FSU’s technology transfer office as Associate General Counsel and Senior Licensing Manager where she had the honor of working with FSU’s brilliant faculty and staff to bring their inventions and creative works to the marketplace. In 2019, Abby was bitten by the entrepreneurial bug and left FSU to lead MagCorp.
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Amit Bokey
Operations & IT
Amit has more than 20 years of experience as an Information Technology leader and is also an entrepreneur. Amit is an Engineer and an MBA in addition to earning an MS in Information Systems. Amit has worked in various technology leadership roles over the years and has a deep understanding of IT systems and processes including building teams and streamlining processes to reach desired outcomes.
Lezlee Richerson
general manager
Lezlee is the General Manager of MagCorp. She has 19 years of experience in working in research administration at Florida State University and the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. Lezlee is currently the Chief of Staff at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory.
Picture Credit: Lindsay Masterson
Amit Bokey
Operations & IT
Amit has more than 20 years of experience as an Information Technology leader and is also an entrepreneur. Amit is an Engineer and an MBA in addition to earning an MS in Information Systems. Amit has worked in various technology leadership roles over the years and has a deep understanding of IT systems and processes including building teams and streamlining processes to reach desired outcomes.