Dr. Andrea Cabrero Vilatela
Chief Innovation Officer
At Urbix, we are disrupting the status-quo for a sustainable future. We are excited to be part of the electrification of the world starting with our battery grade graphite for electric vehicles.
Our products will enable batteries to be more environmentally friendly, last longer and store more energy.
And this is just the beginning...
Background and Expertise
​Andrea is deeply committed to leveraging innovation, technology, and education to drive positive change and enhance lives. She first joined Urbix, Inc. in May 2018 as Executive Director for Latin America and European operations. Currently, she serves as a board member and Chief Innovation Officer (CIO).
In her role as CIO, Andrea collaborates with the CTO and R&D team to develop new products and refine existing technologies, while also overseeing customer needs for upcoming products and managing Urbix's raw graphite supply chain.
Andrea holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge, where she focused on graphene research. Prior to joining Urbix, she founded a company that created intelligent clothing for health monitoring and performance enhancement, collaborating with professional sports teams across Europe.
Her startup earned global recognition as one of the top 50 wellbeing startups by Hello Tomorrow, won the Nokia Open Innovation Challenge in 2017, and received an Innovate UK grant.
Engineering Department, University of Cambridge, UK 2012 - 2016
PhD in nanoscience/nanotechnology
Dissertation: Catalytic graphene growth and transfer for applications
Co-director, Gates Cambridge Learning for Purpose Program: redesigned the program, developed the website and administered budget Executive committee member, Global Scholars Symposium 2015: managed the logistics team (8 people) and delivered a successful 4-day symposium 14% under budget Director of Operations, CUTEC (Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club): organized the Technology Ventures Conference (one of the largest non-profit student-led entrepreneurship conferences in the world) and led the operations team (24 people)
Materials Science and Metallurgy Department, University of Cambridge, UK 2011 - 2012
MPhil in Micro & Nanotechnology Enterprise
Dissertation: Carbon nanotube (CNT) based wires for extreme environments
Consultancy project for Tonejet: generated innovative business concepts for its digital printer Elected student representative of the program
Physics & Mathematics Department, Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico 2006 - 2010
Bachelor in Physics Engineering (Hons., highest GPA)
Dissertation: Heart cells regeneration and biocompatibility with CNT scaffolds
Designed the implementation of eco-techniques and alternative energy systems to the National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (Mexican Government) for community centers in Mexico Exchange student at the National Institute of Astrophysics, Optics and Electronics (summer 2007) and at the Science and Technology Potosino Institute (IPICyT), Mexico (summer 2008)
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Nico Cuevas
C.E.O.
Dr. Anne Duncan
Chief Operating Officer
Eduardo Gonzalez
Chief Financial Officer
Dr. Palash Gangopadhyay
Chief Technical Officer
Quang Ha
General Counsel
