We are the creators of the polymer-based ultrasound transducer technology (polyCMUTs)

Our Technology

Sonus Microsystems Inc. is the creator of a special type of ultrasound transducer fabricated with polymer materials (polyCMUTs). PolyCMUTs are considered a platform technology with applications in different markets, including Healthcare, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and consumer electronics. Some of the advantages of our technology are improved image quality, lower manufacturing costs, low-energy consumption, mechanical flexibility, optical transparency, among others.

PolyCMUTs

Polymer-based Capacitive Micromachined Ultrasound Transducers (PolyCMUTs) are tiny vibrating drums (the diameter of a human hair) that can send and receive ultrasound waves to create images.

Lab

We have a unique laboratory in Canada with access to state-of-the-art microfabrication and measurement equipment, including class-100 cleanroom, a laser Doppler vibrometer, and acoustic measurement water tanks.

research

We are always exploring new applications of our polyCMUTs and building prototypes. We have all the tools and personnel to do it.

ABOUT US

Sonus Microsystems was born in 2019 in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and is gradually building reputation as the provider of polymer-based ultrasound transducers that can outperform piezo-based and silicon-based technologies. Sonus Microsystems envisions to become a technology-enabler in multiple markets, including healthcare, non-destructive-testing (NDT) and consumer electronics.

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Our Team

Robert Rohling

Co-founder and Director
Director of the multi-disciplinary Institute of Computing, Information and Cognitive Systems at UBC, an internationally recognized expert in ultrasound signal processing . Dr. Rohling holds over 20 patents and has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed scientific papers.

Edmond Cretu

Co-founder and Director
Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at UBC. Dr. Cretu has ample proven experience in circuits design, signal processing and control; holds 7 patents and has authored > 150 peer-reviewed scientific papers.

Carlos D. Gerardo

Co-founder and Director
Knowledge in design, fabrication and characterization of ultrasound transducers and signal processing. Dr. Gerardo holds 3 patents and received an award for Excellence in Nanofabrication from the Canadian Microelectronics Corporation (CMC) in 2018.

Clemens Kaiser

Director
Clemens has > 30 years of experience in executive leadership positions for the healthcare and technology industries across many countries, including Germany, France, China, Taiwan, USA, and most recently Canada.

Gabe Kalmar

Director
30+ years of experience in entrepreneurial activities. Experience in biotechnology research and commercialization. Dr. Kalmar has been engaged in strategic consulting activities with several early and mid-stage biopharma and technology companies.

Karen Boodram

Business Advisor
Business advisor and Entrepreneur in residence at the University of British Columbia. Karen has 20+ years of experience as a Biotechnology Consultant. Karen is specialist in IP, regulation and reimbursement strategies.

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