Nature Inspired
Technology
Planet is a start-up founded by Alessandro Villa and Alessandro Bianciardi in 2013.
Although different expertise and professional background, both of them are into biology, complex biology systems and bio-inspired technology and after they have concluded a specific educational programme (respectively Biomimicry Specialist Program and Biomimicry Professional Program) in Biomimicry Institute (San Francisco, USA), they decided to set up an entrepreneurial business with the main goal to apply and share that innovative discipline learnt in USA.
Planet is ideed specialized in biologically inspired design for sustainable innovation
Planet is part of the international network linked to the Biomimicry 3.8 Institute. Planet can count on a world-wide network of professionals in different disciplines (biology, engineering, design, economy, business management, architecture, chemistry and more) and experienced in the Biomimicry Thinking framework.
Planet is also founder both of Biomimicry Italy and European Biomimicry Alliance
Planet is part of the international network linked to the Biomimicry 3.8 Institute. Planet can count on a world-wide network of professionals in different disciplines (biology, engineering, design, economy, business management, architecture, chemistry and more) and experienced in the Biomimicry Thinking framework.
Planet is also founder both of Biomimicry Italy and European Biomimicry Alliance
Alessandro Villa
CEO - Business Developer
He is co-founder of Ultrafab. Alessandro has 10 years expertise in Business Development and Customer Relationship Management. He is a Certified Biomimicry Specialist with a master degree in Cognitive Psychology (University of Bologna) and a master program in Project Management (University of Basel).
Alessandro Bianciardi
Project Manager – R&D Coordinator
He is an Environmental engineer. He worked for international organization such as UNDP and European Commission in Developing Countries, consulting companies and NGOs for over 20 years. He is the first italian certified Biomimicry Professional and is currently doing a PhD on bio-inspired systems for separation / filtration at the Politecnico of Milan.
Alessandro Zecca
Product developer
He is master graduate in Design & Engineering at Politecnico di Milano where developed a bio-inspired oil/water separation system as graduation thesis. During his previous study was in Ascoli Piceno where he studied Industrial and Environmental Design. He is currently collaborating with Planet providing supports in developing bio-inspired functional surfaces
Partnership
Who believes in us
Akron University
Bioscience Department
Arizona University
Utrecht University
Biology Department
Università Politecnica di Milano
Università Politecnica del Salento
Università Politecnica di Torino
EPFL