René Théophile Nuytten | |
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 Nuytten receiving the Order of British Columbia in 1992 | |
| Born | 13 August 1941 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | 13 May 2023 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, deep-ocean explorer, scientist, inventor |
| Years active | 1955–2023 |
| Employer | Self |
| Organization | Nuytco Research Ltd. |
| Known for | Newtsuit |
René Théophile "Phil" Nuytten OC OBC (13 August 1941 – 13 May 2023) was a Canadian entrepreneur, deep-ocean explorer, scientist, inventor of the Newtsuit, and founder of Nuytco Research Ltd.[1][2][3]
He pioneered designs related to diving equipment,[3] and worked with NASA for more than 25 years on applications related to undersea and space technologies.[2]
Today, his equipment is used by a wide range of organizations, including the National Geographic Society, NASA, and is standard for almost a dozen navies.[3]
- ^ "Nuytten CV" (PDF). Gallant Aquatic Ventures International. Retrieved 22 May 2012.
- ^ a b "Phil Nuytten, Ph.D. - NOGI". Auas-nogi.org. Retrieved 22 August 2011.
- ^ a b c "Rolex Awards for Enterprise > Press Room > 2008 Selection Committee > Phil Nuytten". Rolexawards.com. Retrieved 22 August 2011.