Piotr Ciochoń is the Industry Liaison Officer at the National Synchrotron Radiation Centre SOLARIS. He combines scientific background, holding PhD in physics, with several years of experience in the management and execution of R&D projects, focusing on 2D materials and their applications. He is also actively involved in the innovation and start-up communities, having co-founded BeeGraphene, a producer of high-quality graphene, co-authoring several patents and patent applications, and being involved in several European projects focusing on innovation and science – industry cooperation.