Speaker Profile

Prof Patrick Fernandez

CTO & Co-Founder, Aiodine Laboratory | Strategic Scientific Advisor

"The TechX Summit is incredibly excited to welcome Prof Patrick Fernandez onboard. As a highly trusted scientific authority and pioneer in healthcare innovation, his profound expertise at the intersection of chemistry, radiation safety, and regulatory compliance is exactly what the world is ready to hear. We are honored to feature his strategic foresight on our global stage."
Scientific Innovation Regulatory Compliance Strategic Advisory Healthcare Tech

Executive Overview

Dato' Seri Prof Patrick Fernandez is a distinguished scientist, entrepreneur, and trusted board advisor with over 30 years of elite experience guiding governments, corporations, and research institutions. Holding a PhD in Chemistry from Curtin University and standing as a Chartered Fellow of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (FRACI CChem), he operates at the high-stakes intersection of scientific innovation and commercialization. His exceptional contributions to science, culture, and humanity have earned him numerous prestigious honors, including being conferred the noble title of Dato' Seri Kutai Mulawarman (D.S.K.M.), as well as multiple international humanitarian awards—such as the Royal Honorary Award from the Palace of Buleleng Kingdom—for his dedication to global health, peace, and goodwill.

Professional Journey & Impact

Throughout his expansive career, Prof Fernandez has successfully bridged the gap between deep technical research and strategic decision-making. As the Co-Founder and CTO of Aiodine Laboratory, he recently spearheaded a major joint venture with Nasdaq-listed Cuprina Holdings to develop and commercialize a proprietary, multi-species iodine technology for the global wound-care market, with clinical studies slated for 2026. His entrepreneurial journey also includes co-founding Pacific-Tec Scientific, where he has consistently transformed cutting-edge chemistry into highly practical, compliant solutions for the healthcare and industrial sectors. Beyond his corporate ventures, his influence spans top-tier public and private institutions. He serves as a Senior Advisor to the Ministry of Health in Birland, an Advisor at VentureBlick, an Executive Advisory Council member for Birland International Royal University, and a member of the Working Group on Protective Security for the Singapore Safety and Quality Standards Committee. An accomplished innovator, his patented work includes novel anti-pathogenic formulations and groundbreaking photochemical generators capable of converting iodide ions into highly effective bactericidal and virucidal compounds.

Core Areas of Expertise

  • Scientific Innovation & Commercialization: Translating complex R&D in chemistry and radiation into scalable, market-ready healthcare and industrial technologies.
  • Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management: Navigating high-stakes regulatory environments, medical and industrial device standards, and radiation safety protocols.
  • Strategic Board Advisory: Empowering governments, investors, and enterprise innovation teams with actionable strategies that ensure safety, compliance, and robust market growth.

What to Expect at TechX Summit

Prof Fernandez will offer a rare, authoritative perspective on how to successfully bridge the gap between advanced scientific research, rigorous regulation, and real-world commercialization. Attendees can expect a masterclass on navigating complex regulatory landscapes, fostering cross-border humanitarian collaborations, and utilizing deep tech to solve critical global challenges. We are absolutely thrilled to have him onboard to share his blueprint for purpose-driven, scalable innovation!

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We are honored to welcome Prof Patrick Fernandez to Tech X Summit Global Singapore 2026.
His deep-tech innovation blueprint will accelerate purpose-driven healthcare solutions globally.