
Understanding your aerosols and coatings with real-time diagnostics
ASK SCIENTIA Pty Ltd is a University of Sydney and Macquarie University spin out company currently developing a suite of new technologies that push the boundaries of what is possible in characterisation of inhaler, pharmaceutical, aerosol products, and coatings.
We also offer testing services to help you understand your aerosol or coating product.
Our aim is to empower your team to make informed decisions early, and to de-risk your product by providing you with the detailed insight you need. Our company's expertise spans a broad range however a core strength is focused around orally inhaled and nasal drug products (OINDPs), where our goal is to work with you to get you to clinical trials with greater confidence and success.

Helping you advance with confidence
Transforming product development with real-time imaging
Our expertise and access to state of the art diagnostics facilities empowers product developers with real-time imaging capabilities that bring unprecedented clarity and immediacy to your studies.
Optimising your powder or liquid based formulations for peak performance
We offer a range of in-vitro measurement capabilities to help you optimize and understand your formulations.
Designing your physiologically representative experiments
We recognize the critical role of in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC) in streamlining drug development and regulatory approval processes. We are experts in the development of anatomically realistic in-vitro models, and can develop bespoke experiments for your application.
Advanced data analytics and modelling
We leverage advanced data analytics to transform raw data into valuable insights that drive scientific breakthroughs and operational excellence. We have the capability to write in-house software for your application and are also experts in computational fluid dynamics.
​Contact us for a no commitment conversation about your problem
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Our Founders' Expertise
30+
Years of Experience
5
Patents
250+
Scientific Publications
$20Mil+
Scientific
Funding & Contracts
5
Industry Awards

Company Leadership
ASK Scientia Pty Ltd was co-founded and is led by 3 Professors- Agisilaos Kourmatzis, Shaokoon Cheng, and Hak-Kim Chan.
Collectively, our expertise is unique, with know-how and experience that combines optical and laser diagnostics, product development and biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical formulation and aerosol characterization. Our vision is to see the pharmaceutical and aerosol industry excel faster, and with greater certainty, achieving positive outcomes for businesses and people.
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The 3 founders have either consulted for or worked with a broad range of organizations including the US-FDA (through 2 BAA contracts and 1 grant), Proveris Scientific Corporation, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, ResMed, The Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Fischer & Paykel, and numerous other organizations, having managed multi-million dollar contracts and having an impeccable track record of delivering succesful outcomes for clients and partners.