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Mike North, PhD

Science & Engineering Expert; CEO/Founder ReAllocate, Inc., Innovator & Master of "Nano"

Science & Engineering Expert; CEO/Founder ReAllocate, Inc., Innovator & Master of "Nano"

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Mike North, PhD Biography

Dr. North is involved in all aspects of our technological charge from inventing new materials and technologies in a cleanroom, to creating cutting edge prototypes on Discovery Channel’s Prototype This! Brimming with enthusiasm, Mike’s engaging personality makes him an energetic and charismatic science and technology advocate inspiring grade-schoolers to CEOs.

A master of the “nano” world, Mike earned a Ph.D. and Masters in Materials Science and Engineering, as well as graduating summa cum laude in Mechanical Engineering, from U.C. Santa Barbara. During his graduate work, he designed and fabricated the world’s first adhesive that can be turned on and off electronically. It was inspired by biological adhesives systems, such as the one used by geckos. Mike’s scientific interests delve into specialties such as biomimetics, micro/nanofabrication, nanoscale microscopy and micro/nanomechanical characterization. His investigations in these areas have been published in leading scientific journals, including Advanced Materials and Nature.

On the nano-artistic side, Mike uses cutting-edge nanofabrication techniques to create innovative micro- and nano-sculptures. Expanding on techniques used to make computer chips, he photolithographically patterns surfaces, carves out material using biased plasmas, deposits other materials such as titanium or platinum, and even grows nanostructures using a self-developed cleanroom technique. The entire final structure ends up being smaller than the width of a human hair (and Mike concedes that it probably requires a Ph.D. to understand what all this means!). Mike also has a knack for building large-scale avant-garde art, such as fire-breathing 90-mph dragon ships or classic BMWs loaded with computer-controlled fire-blasting cannons.

Dr. North’s unique mix of engineering and artistic skills combined with his charismatic personality led him to masterminding builds on Discovery Channel’s Prototype This! Responsible for co-developing the concept of the show and developing concepts for new inventions, Mike would then lead teams of crack inventors, builders and engineers to create never before seen spectacles of engineering. To accomplish these projects at breakneck speeds Mike pulls from all areas of science, technology and manufacturing. The inventions range from 6 legged all terrain vehicles to 30 foot tall waterslide simulators to lifesaving fire fighting equipment.

Mike brought innovation to the toy industry as the Chief Technology Officer at Nukotoys, a company that is redefining the toy category by blurring the line between online and offline.

ReAllocate is the project Mike is most passionate about. As Founder Mike is uniting the engineering and design communities to provide design and engineering support to those at the base of the economic pyramid. “By ReAllocating just a little bit of our expertise and time we are able to have a huge impact on the lives of those that need it most,” said North during his keynote at the recent Global Humanitarian Technology Conference.

Mike commonly speaks on the status and future of science and technology, and is a stand out motivational speaker. He is involved in several start-ups, educational programs, ongoing research, and is an advisor to multiple companies.

Mike North, PhD Speaking Topics

  • Rapid prototyping to innovate and create compelling stories

    My over-arching topic area of the use of rapid prototyping to innovate and create compelling stories still applies. I've also been going deep into the human-technology interface and how we can use technology to reduce stress, improve health, and unlock human potential.

Mike North, PhD Videos

  • How My Friend Taught Me to Live an Integrated Authentic Life | Mike ...
    Dr. Mike North, host of Discovery shows “Prototype This!", "In The Making”, “ Innovative Design” and “Outrageous Acts of Science,”...
  • Dr. Mike North Talking About ReAllocate on Vimeo
  • How to Invent the Future? — Dr. Mike North - YouTube

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Mike North, PhD is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Rapid prototyping to innovate and create compelling stories. The estimated speaking fee range to book Mike North, PhD for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Mike North, PhD generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Michael Rogers, Huma Abidi, Nicole Yeary, Dr. Moira Gunn and Alex Salkever. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Mike North, PhD for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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