HOW IT STARTED
Fueled by a shared passion for surfing and a growing concern about shark interactions, Chris, a neuroscientist and anatomist, and Thomas, a material scientist, sparked a conversation over coffee. This initial brainstorm ignited a mission: to develop innovative solutions for the wetsuit industry, prioritizing both human safety and the well-being of marine life.
Over the past 3 years, our team of experts has worked on a wetsuit that provides protection against injury from shark bites. We have rigorously developed our wetsuit and are ready to share this awesome technology with industry pioneers.
The Team
Alex Vardanega
CEO
Alex is an engineer and kinesiology expert who explores advanced motion capture technologies for a comprehensive study of surfing motion sequences. He is responsible for Aqua Armour's ongoing business development and community engagement.
dr. Chris Dayas
Community Engagement & Anatomic Design
Chris is a passionate surfer and instigated the project in 2015. His extensive expertise in human anatomy enabled the efficient integration of our protective material into wetsuits to ensure they feel as good as they look.
Dr. Thomas Fiedler
CTO
Thomas is lead scientist for R&D of the wetsuits. His research at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany) and University of Aveiro (Portugal) spans years of expertise in advanced composite materials for personal protection.
Trent Verstegen
R&D & Finance
Trent is an engineer who's contributions include material testing and the prototyping, as well as managing Aqua Armour's business affairs.
