Our Team
XLYNX Materials is a world leader in the growing field of materials-based diazirine chemistry.
Meet some of the team making it happen.
Dr. Jeremy Wulff
Co-Founder & CEO
Jeremy is a Full Professor in the Chemistry Department at the University of Victoria (UVic). His laboratory invented the first universal crosslinking reagents for polymers (Science 2019) whichled to the founding of XLYNX Materials. He is the past recipient of the UVic Faculty of Science Research Excellence and Teaching Excellence awards, as well as a Canada Research Chair and Michael Smith for Health Research career award.
Jeremy has published over 90 papers and filed patents on 12 separate discoveries. He has received over $7 million in operating funds, which support his local research team comprised of postdocs, graduate students and senior undergrads, while also providing support for a far-flung array of collaborators working in areas as diverse as protein crystallography and anti-ballistic armour protection.
Sean Bourquin
President
Sean Bourquin is an entrepreneur with a passion for solving problems to make the world a better place.
Sean was previously the CEO and Founder of First Light Technologies, an award-winning solar powered LED lighting products company based in Victoria, BC. Under Sean’s leadership, First Light was one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies for 7 consecutive years and North America’s largest solar lighting company.
Sean is committed to bring XLYNX’s innovative technology to the world.
Dr. Stefania F. Musolino
Manager, Research and Development
Dr. Stefania Musolino is the R&D Manager at XLYNX, where she has been an integral part of the company since its inception. She leads her team to drive product development and innovation, with over 10 years of experience as an enthusiastic organic chemist.
She holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of St Andrews, UK, and an MSc in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies from the University of Pisa, Italy. Stefania further honed her expertise during her post-doctoral research at the University of Victoria, Canada, specializing in novel crosslinking diazirine materials.
Since joining XLYNX at the very beginning, Stefania has played a pivotal role in managing numerous R&D projects, guiding them from concept to production and commercialization. She led the design and development of PFAS-free diazirine crosslinkers, a key innovation in the company’s product portfolio.
Stefania has contributed extensively to multiple publications and patents on the design and synthesis of diazirine-based molecules, solidifying her reputation as an expert in the field.
Elena S. Zureski
Manager, Marketing and Sales
Elena S. Zureski is an entrepreneur and marketing strategist with 15 years of experience in brand strategy, marketing, and operations. She holds a BA in Managerial Economics and certifications in marketing strategy and digital marketing. As the co-founder of Spawn Cycles, she played a pivotal role in designing, manufacturing, and bringing to market high-performance children’s off-road bikes, MTB suspensions, and components.
Andrew Clarke
Manager, Operations
Andrew Clarke comes from an electronics background specializing in high reliability electronic assemblies in Victoria, BC. He has a Electronic Engineering Technology Diploma from Camosun College, in Victoria, BC. With over 15 years of experience in operations for companies focused on manufacturing products. These range from high complexity train electronics, at Quester Tangent Corporation, to self contained solar lighting at First Light Technologies. Andrew is responsible for managing the procurement, production, and logistics for XLYNX Materials.
