Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
I have spent most of my life fascinated by a simple idea: matter never disappears, it merely changes form. If charcoal and diamond are made of the same material (carbon), then it should be possible to re-write the properties of materials while we recycle them, simply (or not so simply!) by rearranging the molecular geometry or structure. I graduated with a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cambridge, and my work focuses on creating technologies that are clean/sustainable, and which produce next-generation and superior materials from waste. More broadly, I am interested in a question that sits at the heart of many environmental challenges: how can we redesign materials and industrial systems so that sustainability improves performance rather than compromises it? My expertise spans chemistry, materials science, technology commercialisation, intellectual property, strategy and business building. Over the years I have helped create and scale ventures across battery recycling, critical materials recovery, advanced materials and waste valorisation. In 2026, I completed the Executive MBA at Cambridge Judge Business School with Distinction, graduating top of my cohort and receiving multiple awards, including recognition for the highest overall academic performance and best research project. My guiding philosophy remains unchanged: when only two paths are apparent, create a third. I believe the industries that will define the next century are those that go beyond sustainability and circularity to fundamentally rethink what waste can become. My goal is to help build those industries, translating scientific breakthroughs into commercially viable businesses capable of environmental and economic impact.
Regenerate Technology is a visionary leader in advancing sustainable battery recycling globally. We are establishing state-of-the-art recycling plants that leverage the pioneering technology of Ever Resource, a company I co-Founded in Cambridge, UK. Regenerate represents a collaborative vision to drive sustainable practices in battery recycling, marrying innovative technology with impactful leadership. While Ever Resource (which is now owned by Regenerate) provides the technological blueprint, Regenerate is the operational arm which brings these advancements to life on a global scale. Our focus is on creating facilities that not only recycle but upcycle batteries, ensuring a smaller carbon footprint and a more sustainable future.
At Ever Resource, we don’t just recycle; we elevate the practice to upcycling, transforming end-of-life batteries into superior products for the energy transition. Our patented technologies enhance product quality while reducing carbon, waste, and energy footprints. This unique approach positions us at the forefront of sustainable development and green chemistry. We work with all major battery metals including lead, lithium, and zinc. Our upcycled products, created exclusively from waste materials, surpass the quality of those derived from primary resources. For instance, our upcycled leady oxides provide up to 40% improvement in energy density, setting a new benchmark. The process, REGENERATE, also reduced the carbon footprint by 85% and cuts waste by more than 90%. We envisage a future where resources are not just recycled, but renewed and enhanced. Proudly established during the UK’s COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, with IP jointly developed with the University of Cambridge, we are championing technology that not only drives sustainable industry practices but also inspires a global movement towards true circularity!
Transforming data to revive Earth and sustain life – for today’s generations and tomorrow’s. The Life Map connect issues, locations and people, making sustainability both personal and planetary. Our standard global format allows data to be presented consistently across countries, sectors, and communities. Our work aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. We go further by connecting the components which sustain life with formal, peer-reviewed metrics that are accessible, understandable, and usable by all.
Sabien's historic focus has been reducing greenhouse gas emissions in heating and cooling. My role as CSO is to assess and to bring new opportunities to Sabien. The company's key expansion into plastic recycling, using a first-of-its-kind solid state catalytic process, is the result of a technology licence which I pursued. My role is to lead Sabien's research, innovation and scientific arm, with a special focus on the commissioning the first-of-its-kind plastic recycling technology. By harvesting energy and raw materials from waste plastics, we reduce our dependency on primary resources.
I joined the University of Cambridge, Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy (group of Professor Jason Robinson), as a Visiting Researcher on 01 March 2024. My research includes the circular economy of metals and metal compounds, and their application in energy storage and catalysis.