Landon Mertz is a distinguished business leader with over 20 years of experience building innovative businesses. He has been the CEO and a Board member of Cerion Nanomaterials for the past 13 years, leading the company to become a top provider of nanomaterials in the United States and European Union. Mertz is passionate about advancing the growth and maturity of the nanomaterials industry and is widely recognized for his work.
As Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Nanomaterial Industries Association (NIA), he represents the interests of users and makers of nanomaterials. Mertz is also a valued contributor to the United States Presidential Council of Advisors for Science & Technology (PCAST) and a member of the Board of Advisors for the Midlands Advanced Ceramics Institute in the United Kingdom.
Mertz is a frequent keynote speaker, moderator, panelist, and contributor to various industry organizations, such as the U.S. National Nanotechnology Initiative, Nanotechnologies Industry Association, TechConnect, Advanced Material Show, Nanotechnology Show, and Ceramics Expo. He is also regularly featured in industry magazines such as Wired, R&D Magazine, and Specialty Chemicals Magazine.