magcorp is revolutionizing the world of magnetics
We harness the power of the world’s premier magnet experts to solve real world problems. Our mission is to meet your business needs for feasibility studies, prototyping or product development by eliminating the confusion that can come from partnering with academic institutions.

Our Story
Built with success in mind
- Industry has anxiety over IP and indirect cost negotiation process
- Relatively slow communication and agreement execution timelines
- Everyone talks science and nobody talks business
Read more about the MagCorp relationship with the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory and Florida State University
the Stepwise Engagement Model





Subject Matter Experts
MagCorp has over 30 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
Picture Credit: Lindsay Masterson

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.
Picture Credit: Lindsay Masterson

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.