CEOI MEMBER SINCE 2019

Matthew Putman is an American scientist, educator, musician, and film/stage producer. He is best known for his work in nanotechnology. He currently serves as the CEO of Nanotronics, an industrial A.I. company that deploys advanced optical solutions to optimize manufacturing procedures, effectively refining and expediting assembly for any industry relying on a precision process for production. He recently built New York State’s first high tech manufacturing hub, located in Building 20 of the Brooklyn Navy Yard. After receiving a BA degree in music and theater from Baldwin-Wallace University in Ohio, Mr. Putman worked as vice president of development for Tech Pro, Inc., a business launched by his parents, Kay and John Putman, in 1982. He later received a PhD in applied mathematics and physics from Columbia University, where he served as a professor and researcher. Mr. Putnam has published more than 30 papers and is an inventor on more than 50 patent applications filed in the U.S. and other countries for his work in manufacturing, automation, inspection, instrumentation, super resolution, and artificial intelligence. He is an expert in quantum computing and a founding member of The Quantum Industry Coalition. His groundbreaking inventions in manufacturing include the development of the world’s most advanced inspection instrument, which combines super resolution, A.I., and robotics. Mr. Putnam has lectured at the University of Paris, USC, University of Michigan, and the Technical University of São Paulo.