Fernando Fischmann
Chilean biochemist and property developer
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Fernando Fischmann is a Chilean scientist, businessman, biochemist, and real estate developer, whose project is the Crystal Lagoons innovation.[2]
Fernando Fischmann | |
|---|---|
| Born | Santiago, Chile |
| Education | University of Chile |
| Occupations | Real state investor, entrepreneur, biochemist |
| Known for | Artificial lagoons |
| Title | Founder of Crystal Lagoons, Board member of Inmobiliaria El Plomo |
| Awards | Ernst & Young “Best Entrepreneur Award”[1] |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Biochemistry |
Biography
Fernando Fischmann was born in Santiago. He attended the Grange School in Santiago[3] and then the University of Chile, earning a graduate degree in biochemistry.[4] In 1986, Fischmann bought 60 hectares of land at the port of Algarrobo, on the coast of central Chile, with the plan to develop a holiday resort, that is now known as San Alfonso del Mar, built around an artificial crystalline lagoon. Fischmann developed a new process for maintaining the purity and clarity of the water in large volumes and at low cost.[4]
In 2016, he won "The Stevie Award" in its two categories: Innovator of the Year, for his sustainable vision for water usage, and Innovation of the Year, for his water desalination technology that uses no energy.[5] In addition, the London Business School nominated Fischmann for its 2017 international innovation contest, the "Real Innovation Award"[6] In 2021 he was awarded with The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) Medal for Inventors.[7]
Fischmann is one of the directors of Chilean Fraunhofer institute.[8] In addition, he is director of the North America Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), and is a member of the advisory council of the business network Endeavor (non-profit).[9]
Crystal Lagoons
Crystal Lagoons is an American biochemical and water services company founded by Fernando Fischmann in 2009.[10][failed verification] The Boston Consulting Group evaluated eight companies at US$1.8 billion, after a three years in operation.[11]