Saul Kurlat Joins Advisory Board

January 29, 2008

I am pleased to announce that Saul Kurlat has accepted my invitation to join the Barnett Institute Advisory Board.  Saul is a loyal alumnus of Northeastern University, receiving an MS degree in Engineering Management in 1962.  Currently, he serves on the Scientific Advisory Board of Northeastern’s Center for Sub-Surface Imaging and Sensing Systems and is currently Visiting Distinguished Professor of Engineering Leadership in the College of Engineering.

Saul was asked by President Aoun to advise him how the life sciences could be strengthened at Northeastern, particularly with respect to industrial communications.  In this capacity, Saul has spent time with me to understand the activities of the Barnett Institute.  He has attended the past two Advisory Board meetings and has become a closer advisor.

Saul was the co-founder, CEO and President of Eikonix Corporation in Bedford Massachusetts from 1968 – 1986.  Eikonix developed electro-optical instruments and seamers for multi-spectral imaging in high altitude photography, seismographic analysis for oil and gas exploration and color separation systems for the printing industry.  Eikonix was bought by Eastman Kodak in 1985.  Since that time Saul has been a partner in Kurlat Ventures, an investment firm for start-up and early stage technology companies.

Saul’s broad industrial experience and his extensive understanding of Northeastern University will be of great assistance as the Barnett Institute moves aggressively forward in creating innovative ties with industry.  We welcome Saul to the Advisory Board and look forward to his many recommendations to strengthen the Institute.


 Barry L. Karger Director, Barnett Institute; 
    James L. Waters Chair in Analytical Chemistry
Northeastern University 
Boston, MA 02115 
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