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OUR TEAM

Formulating change

Like chemistry, magic can happen when the right mix of people come together for a common cause. Our team has brought together people from around the world, all committed to make a positive change within our lifetimes.

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CO-FOUNDER/ PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST

Chris Oze

I make the connections between geology and chemical processes from start to finish or, in our case, from rock to rock.

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CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER

Megan Danczyk

I'm a chemical engineer leading the development of the front-end process, driving innovation and continuous improvement efforts.  

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CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER

Matt Watson

I provide chemical and process engineering advice to the team on topics ranging from safety, design, scale-up, and techno-economics.

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CHEMICAL PROCESS ENGINEER

Simon Reid

I provide technical engineering assistance to the Aspiring Materials team and participate in the ongoing optimisation of our process through research & development.

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LEAD MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Edward Williams

I focus on the practical side of bringing ideas to fruition: designing, sourcing, vetting, and procuring all the bits and pieces for any bespoke equipment or engineering setup we need.

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CEO

Mark Chadderton

I chart our strategic course, steward our financial vitality and uphold our robust governance standards. I also shape the high-performance team needed to drive transformation and decarbonization of modern industrial practices.

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CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Kathy Izumi

I look after the relationships we hold with our business partners and suppliers as well as making sure the Aspiring Materials team has everything they need to keep doing what they do

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ELECTROCHEMICAL ENGINEER

Jared Steven

I manage left-over materials, using electrolysis to regenerate acids & bases to ensure a closed-loop, zero-waste process.

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT

Elfie Halliday

I assist in the testing of new equipment and material; using chemistry to explore and optimise the mineral digestion process.

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