Dr. Ivan Isakov

Valkyrie Industries

Ivan Isakov, CTO and co-founder at Valkyrie Industries. After 8 years working in academia (UCL & Imperial College London) on nanoelectronics, he co-founded Valkyrie Industries to bring haptic technology to industries and consumers. For the last 7 years in the company, he has been developing a variety of haptic products, including suits, gloves and armbands, and has created multiple VR experiences in creative, industrial, and healthcare fields. He has pioneered muscle haptics, the immersive use of neuromuscular stimulation for fitness and recovery. He is an international speaker, educator and a creative coder.