About Nexus Nanoworks - Microfabrication Services
About Us
Nexus Nanoworks is a microfabrication foundry located in Rochester, New York, offering accessible fabrication and small-batch production services tailored for startups, researchers, and growing technology companies.
We specialize in MEMS design and custom microelectronics prototyping, enabling innovators to quickly develop, test, and refine their devices using cutting-edge facilities throughout New York State’s Semiconductor Beltway.
Our mission is straightforward: to make advanced microfabrication accessible for every innovator, bridging the gap between research and scalable production through agile design, precision engineering, and collaborative partnerships.
Jon Paul DesOrmeaux
Jon-Paul DesOrmeaux is a microelectronic engineer and inventor with a deep background in microelectronics, nanotechnology, and photonics. His work has led to multiple U.S. patents in advanced materials and device design, including innovations in nanoporous silicon nitride membranes and photonic-feedback organic photodiodes. These technologies enable next-generation applications in biosensing, optical communication, and advanced filtration systems.
At Nexus Nanoworks, Jon-Paul leads research and development in custom MEMS design and microelectronics prototyping, driving innovation from concept through prototype. His focus on precision design, accessible fabrication, material science, and scalable fabrication helps clients transform cutting-edge ideas into practical, manufacturable solutions.
Joshua Miller
Joshua Miller is a microelectronics engineer specializing in semiconductor physics, materials science, and process optimization. His work focuses on developing accessible fabrication techniques and refining fabrication processes for silicon and thin-film devices, with applications in MEMS design, sensing, filtration, and innovative manufacturing methods.
At Nexus Nanoworks, Joshua leads initiatives in process design, fabrication efficiency, and quality control, employing a disciplined, research-driven approach to every stage of microelectronics prototyping. His extensive background bridges academic research and industrial practice, providing Nexus with the technical depth and operational precision necessary to deliver reliable, high-performance results for emerging technologies.
Proposal and Grant Consulting
Experienced grants and proposal support professionals with a strong focus on securing public and private funding for advanced technology and manufacturing organizations, particularly in areas like accessible fabrication, MEMS design, and microelectronics prototyping. Our specialization includes identifying funding opportunities, developing compliant and competitive grants and proposals, managing submission timelines, and coordinating technical and business inputs across multidisciplinary teams. Support encompasses SBIR/STTR programs, state and federal grants, research contracts, and economic development initiatives.