Mr. Michael Imsic
Infrastructure and OHS Manager
Email: michael.imsic@nanomelbourne.com
Phone: 03 9902 9653
Michael was appointed as the Infrastructure and OHS Manager for the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication in June 2020. He was previously the Laboratory Services Manager for the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Sciences (LIMS) and La Trobe University School of Molecular Sciences.
Michael’s primary role involves the management of the MCN’s core laboratory operations, facility infrastructure and OHS practice, as well the planning, installation and commissioning of new equipment, capital works, refurbishments, and upgrades.
In his free time, Michael likes to enjoy outdoor activities with his family.
Professor Nico Voelcker
Scientific Director
Email: nicolas.voelcker@monash.edu
Phone: 03 9902 9097
Professor Nicolas Voelcker is the Director of the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication (MCN) and Professor at the Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Monash University. The core research activity in his laboratory is the study of silicon-based nanostructures at biointerfaces. Following from this more fundamental research, his focus is on the application of silicon-based nanostructured materials in biosensors, biochips, drug delivery and regenerative medicine.
He has authored over 550 peer-reviewed journal articles with over 30,000 citations, h-index 83, and has filed over 50 patents many of which have led to licensing deals and start-ups. He has received fellowships from the German Research Foundation (DFG), the CSIRO and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. He has served on the College of Experts of the Australian Research Council, is a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering, a winner of a Humboldt Research Award and a current Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow. IP generated from his research has led to five start-up companies in the areas of cell therapy, drug delivery and diagnostics.
As Director of the MCN, he is overseeing the largest joint venture in the Australian university system, and is supporting over 30 companies in their commercialisation endeavours.
Dr. Sean Langelier
General Manager
Email: sean.langelier@nanomelbourne.com
Phone: 03 9902 4100
Sean was appointed as the General Manager for the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication and the Victorian Node of the Australian National Fabrication Facility (ANFF-VIC) in May 2017. He was previously a Senior Process Engineer at MCN.
Sean completed his Bachelors degrees in Chemical Engineering and Environmental Engineering from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2005. He also holds a masters (2007) and a PhD (2010) in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.
During his graduate studies, he focused mainly on novel applications of acoustics for pumping in microfluidic systems and methods for modular microfluidic assembly. Sean came to Melbourne in early 2011 as a postdoctoral fellow in the MicroNanophysics Research Laboratory (MNRL) under Professors James Friend (UCSD) and Leslie Yeo (RMIT), where he worked to develop surface acoustic wave actuators for a variety of microfluidic applications.
In his spare time, you will find Sean in his workshop where he makes and repairs guitars.
Mr. Bernie Orelup
Engineering & Operations Manager
Email: bernie.orelup@nanomelbourne.com
Phone: 03 9902 9655
Bernie is a technology and operations leader at the Melbourne Centre For Nanofabrication (MCN), where he oversees technical engineering teams, laboratory operations, and advanced fabrication capabilities supporting industry and academic partners in nanotechnology research, prototype development, and small-volume manufacturing.
He is responsible for ensuring operational excellence across MCN's ISO-certified facility, driving equipment performance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement through Lean manufacturing practices.
Bernie also leads MCN’s Analytics and Artificial Intelligence initiatives, serving as Chair of the MCN Analytics/AI Working Group. In this role, he guides the adoption of data-driven operations, advanced analytics, and AI applications aimed at improving operational performance and enhancing services for researchers and industry clients.
Prior to joining MCN, Bernie spent 17 years with Intel in semiconductor manufacturing, working across process development, technology characterisation, advanced data analytics, and manufacturing operations within high-volume fabrication environments.
Bernie holds a Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Arizona State University.
Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, Bernie enjoys exploring Australia with his family. A passionate sports fan, he has fully embraced Australian Rules Football and holds his own in the office footy tipping competition.
