Materials engineered for perfomance in demanding environments
What we build
AegisCoat develops advanced materials for systems that operate in wet, cold, and thermally demanding conditions. Our work spans multiple material forms and application contexts, guided by a focus on performance where conventional approaches break down. We validate our technologies through real-world testing and partnerships, moving research out of the lab and into use.
Born in advanced research. Engineered for real-world performance.
Three performance families
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Drag Reduction
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Fouling Resistance
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Cold Weather Performance
From demonstration to use
AegisCoat’s technologies are advancing through funded demonstration programs grounded in advanced research. The next phase focuses on working with customers to refine formulations and understand how the materials perform in real operating contexts.
Current activities
In-service field evaluations are underway with a major commercial shipbuilder in Southern Europe, where anti-fouling coatings are being tested on mid-scale vessels to assess operational performance over time. In parallel, AegisCoat is working with industry partners, including an automotive OEM, to co-develop application-specific cold-weather thermal management solutions and support transition into commercial and operational use.
How the work progresses
Foundational research
Core chemistry and performance mechanisms developed through advanced materials research. This work continuously generates new material concepts and formulation approaches that feed applied development.
Validation and formulation development
Prototype formulations and material systems evaluated beyond the benchtop. Testing across relevant conditions informs formulation refinement, performance tradeoffs, and practical integration considerations.
Demonstration and early use
Demonstration and pilot efforts conducted with partners to evaluate performance in real systems. Field use supports learning, iteration, and early integration across drag reduction, fouling resistance, and cold-weather performance.
Meet the Team
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Dr. Kimberly Yearick Spangler
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Leads AegisCoat’s strategy, partnerships, and transition from research to use. Oversees demonstration efforts, customer engagement, and application-driven development, drawing on prior experience directing large-scale defense innovation and technology transition programs.
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Dr. Anish Tuteja
CO-CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
Leads scientific direction for AegisCoat’s materials technologies, including surface design, coating performance, and technical validation. Oversees alignment between foundational research and application-driven development.
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Dr. Abdon Peña-Francesch
CO-CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER
Oversees materials development, laboratory execution, and data integration across AegisCoat’s research pipeline. Focuses on translating bioinspired materials research into robust, testable material systems.
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Dr. Karl Oyler
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Leads operational execution across AegisCoat’s programs, including project coordination, reporting, partner engagement logistics, and internal workflows. Supports the transition of technical work into structured, repeatable development activities.