OUR TEAM
Formulating change
We are a rag-tag bunch of people from around the world who want to make a positive change within our lifetimes.
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.
CEO
Mark Chadderton
Having a face for radio I’m “back-of-house” – which means running around like a headless chicken trying to tie together loose threads, herd cats & gather hens teeth. . . .
Chemical Process Engineer
Megan Danczyk
I'm a chemical engineer leading the development of the front-end process, driving innovation and continuous improvement efforts.
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.
Co-Founder / Principal Engineer
Allan Scott
I look after the development of silica for applications in Portland cement concrete.
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.
Electrochemical Research
Jared Steven
I manage left-over materials, using electrolysis to regenerate acids & bases to ensure a closed-loop, zero-waste process.
Engineer
Bradley White
I am a chemical engineer specialising in research, experimentation, mineralization, and product analysis.
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 and development.