Loïc Roch, PhD

Loïc Roch, PhD

Co-Founder and CTO

Dr. Loïc Roch is the Co-Founder and CTO of Atinary Technologies, leading a multi-disciplinary team in exploring the frontiers of machine learning and innovation to simplify and enhance experiment planning.

Prior to founding Atinary Technologies, Loïc studied Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at EPFL. He earned his PhD in quantum chemistry from the University of Zurich and Tianjin University. He conducted his postdocs first at Harvard University and later at the renowned Vector Institute for artificial intelligence in Toronto.

With his expertise in AI, ML, quantum chemistry, and software design, he is a thought leader in AI for materials discovery. As a visionary entrepreneur, scientist and nature-lover, he is committed to using his skills and knowledge to contribute to a more sustainable planet and a circular economy. He is driven by a purpose to accelerate R&D and introduce self-driving labs globally for a better tomorrow. Dr. Roch’s vision and perseverance in advancing the field of AI for materials discovery reflects his firm belief in the power of science and technology to revolutionize our world.

Research interests: Artificial Intelligence, Self-driving labs, Materials discovery, Process optimization

  • AI DoE for chemists: an Optimization Guide

  • The Future of Chemistry in an AI World

  • Making the Impossible Possible: AI-Driven Experimentation in Solar Cell Research

  • Leveraging HTE to optimize yield in deprotection reaction with Takeda Pharmaceuticals

  • Optimizing HPLC method development to maximize peak resolution

  • Maximizing yield and minimizing cost in oligonucleotide synthesis with Snapdragon Chemistry

  • Inside Atinary’s New Biopôle Office and Team Culture

  • Atinary, ABB, Mettler-Toledo, and Agilent are building the first Self-Learning and Self-Driving Lab of its kind

  • Atinary’s SDLabs Platform is SOC 2 Compliant

  • Dr. Stephen Buchwald Joins Atinary’s Advisory Board

  • Atinary adds artificial chemical intelligence expert to its Scientific Advisory Board

  • Atinary’s Multi-Fidelity ML Algorithm Now Published

  • New machine learning research article from Atinary

  • New publication for Atinary and IBM Research

  • New publication for Atinary in Chimia

  • Shaping the Future of R&D teams with AI and Self-Driving Labs | Atinary Webinar Series Ep04

  • DMTA Innovation at Takeda | Atinary Webinar Series Ep03

  • Closing the loop in R&D with AI | Atinary Webinar Series Ep 02