ABOUT US
Join us in simplifying surface science
Ever felt lost in the complex world of surface science? You’re not alone. At Droplet Lab, we’ve dedicated ourselves to bridging this gap, making surface science simple and accessible for everyone involved. Our motto? Surface Science Simplified.
Precision backed by science
Dropometer: a compact, AI-powered goniometer that delivers reliable contact angle, surface free energy (SFE), sliding angle, and surface tension measurements in minutes, without lab-size complexity.
There’s an education-ready version as well; purpose-built for hands-on learning, aligned to common teaching standards, and priced at just $999 to keep real science within reach for schools and teaching labs.
Why people choose Droplet Lab.
Clarity over complexity
From droplet to decision—fast, guided, and repeatable.
Defensible results
Peer-reviewed methods and transparent workflows reduce subjectivity and audit friction.
Portable & practical
Small footprint, field-ready, and kinder on budgets than traditional benchtop systems.
Aligned to real standards
Workflows map to common ASTM/ISO practices used in labs and classrooms.
Backed by people who care
Scientists and engineers who build the tool also support you using it.
Trusted by teams who care about rigor
Our story.
Imagine trying to teach a highly intricate piece of equipment, like a tensiometer, to a classroom full of students. Our founder, Dr. Alidad, faced this exact challenge, and it sparked an idea that has now become our company’s mission: to provide seamless access to surface science.
The Spark
Dr. Alidad spotted a need: a tool that would make his life, and the lives of researchers and teachers like him, easier.
The Start
Founded on 25th February 2016, we took our first steps.
Building Credibility
We didn't just claim our products were good; we proved it with two peer-reviewed papers: a Surface Tension paper in August 2017 and a Contact Angle paper in March 2018.
The Academic Focus
Initially, we made friends with university professors, to whom we provided portable instruments designed for research & teaching.
The Shift to Scale (July 2022)
An employee-led management buyout sharpened our focus: bring the same academic rigor to real-world industry needs in QA lines, supplier alignment, and production troubleshooting.
Making It Even Easier (2023–2024)
Trained on 20000+ images we introduced ML-assisted workflows to cut measurement time, reduce variability, and help teams get consistent results faster.
Sharing What We Measure (2025)
We launched our Dataset Series so anyone can explore citable, well-documented measurements for benchmarking, teaching, and method development.
Looking Ahead
More standards-aligned methods, deeper education resources, and a transparent Product Roadmap that shows what’s coming next: features, integrations, and community-driven improvements.
Our team.
Our philosophy is simple — hire a team of diverse, passionate people and foster a culture that empowers you to do you best work.
Jesus Muros-Cobos Ph.D.
CTO & Co-founder
Ph.D. in scientific instrumentation and remote engineering, specialising in image processing algorithms and software for image capture.
Abhimanyu Bhandankar MBA
CEO
Holds an MBA from Schulich School of Business and a BE in IT. He joined Droplet Lab in July 2019 and now leads sales and marketing.
Huanchen Chen Ph.D.
CSO & Co-founder
Holds a Ph.D. in interfacial fluid mechanics (University of Alberta) and a master’s from Imperial College London. He leads Droplet Lab’s manufacturing and design.
Alidad Amirfazli Ph.D., PEng,
Scientific Advisor & Co-founder
Dr. Amirfazli, a leading expert in surface wetting and superhydrophobic coatings, has 250+ publications, edits Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, and has received multiple research awards.
Gurdeep Saini MSc
Chief Of Operations
Holds a BASc in Mechanical Engineering (Ryerson) and an MASc from York University. He focuses on the custom AI behind the instrument.
Pratik Sawardekar M.Eng
Mechanical Design Engineer
Holds a Master’s in Industrial Engineering and a BE in Mechanical Engineering. Since joining Droplet Lab in 2020, he has led instrument design and manufacturing.
Our values.
Open by default
Methods you can understand, reproduce, and cite.
Here when you need us
Practical support from the people who build the tool.
Collaborative
We integrate into existing workflows, understand industry- and product-specific challenges, and build fully custom solutions when needed.
Curious to see how our instruments fit your workflow or your classroom?
Book a Demo to see it on your samples, or Contact Sales to talk procurement, education bundles, or partnerships.