About Us
Our Story
In 2015, the founders of PhotosynQ saw a need for a more accessible scientific tool for plant phenotyping in the research and farming communities.
Drawing on their expertise in photosynthesis, biochemistry, and computer science, they developed PhotosynQ and its flagship device, the MultispeQ. Their goal was to close the technology gap in agriculture and contribute to global food security by protecting crop yields.
With this vision, they launched a beta version of their instrument, distributing it to hundreds of beta testers around the world. The feedback and insights from these testers were crucial in shaping PhotosynQ into what it is today.
Today, PhotosynQ is a global plant phenotyping platform supporting over 8,000 users across more than 30 countries in both their agricultural and scientific endeavors.
Featuring cloud-based data collection, user-friendly online analytics, and the most accessible phenotyping tool in the industry, PhotosynQ is here to support your projects.
Prabode Weebadde, Co-founder & CEO
Trained in Computer Science, Business Administration, and Machine Learning, Prabode has successfully enabled PhotosynQ to expand, improve, and commercialize its product line.
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Jeffrey Cruz, PhD, Director of Research & Development
Before joining PhotosynQ, Dr. Cruz worked at MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory for 11 years. He is trained in Biochemistry and holds a Ph.D. in Biology. Dr. Cruz leads PhotosynQ’s DEPI research and product management.
Suneth Sooriyapathirana, PhD, Senior Research Scientist
With 10+ years of experience and training in Plant Breeding and Genetics, Suneth helps to scientifically validate the various usages of PhotosynQ in customer and company experiments
Rachael Swanson, Operations Manager
Trained in Plant and Environmental Biology and Horticultural Science, Rachael aids PhotosynQ in servicing Enterprise customers and in testing and documenting PhotosynQ's instruments and apps.
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