Enroute Interfaces, Inc. is a startup of McMaster University of Canada. We are located on the campus of McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
EnRoute Interfaces creates molecular technologies to beneficially change the behaviour of surfaces and interfaces. Interfaces control the properties of many materials – adhesion vs slip, biocompatible vs antimicrobial, corrosion vs rust-proof. EnRoute Interfaces designs new compounds and processes that allow one to tune the surface properties of polymers/plastics and rubbers to enhance their reactive, physical and biological properties.
We offer contract services for interfacial silane and silicone materials that of hydrophilic surface modification for your customer-defined devices; sustainable silicones using natural materials; and silicone elastomers that can benefit from unusual fillers.
We conduct research, development, and production at the facility of the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology of McMaster University. We have full access to analytical facilities in McMaster University with a state-of-art facility able to investigate the nature of the material surfaces and biological/material interfaces.
Professor Michael Brook, Founder
Chief Scientific Officer
- Academic Distinctions: Holds the Faculty of Science Chair in Sustainable Silicone Polymers at McMaster University and is the author of “Silicon in Organic, Organometallic and Polymer Chemistry.”
- Recognitions: Awarded the Canadian Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Award for Green Chemistry in 2023, Macromolecular Engineering and Science Award, the Frederic Stanley Kipping Awardee for Organosilicon Chemistry and has been a Distinguished University Professor at McMaster.
- Scientific Contributions: Professor Brook has contributed to 300+ scientific papers and holds 6 patents, showcasing his vast expertise in silicone chemistry and sustainable materials.
Dr. Daniel Chen, Founder
Chief Technology Officer
- Experience: Over 20 years specializing in organic synthesis, polymer synthesis, surfactant design, and synthesis, with a focus on sustainable materials.
- Industry-Academic Projects: Engaged in more than 25 industry-academic R&D projects, has published 53 scientific peer-reviewed papers, and holds 3 granted and 9 provisional and fully-filed patents.
- Innovation and Development: Played a key role in the development of sustainable silicone-based elastomers and foams.