Top 10 Sustainable Aviation Fuel experts to follow
Dr. Jennifer Holmgren – CEO of LanzaTech, a company recognized for converting industrial waste gases into sustainable aviation fuel. Under her leadership, LanzaTech is setting a new standard for SAF production from waste carbon.
Chris Cooper – As the CEO of the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB), Cooper has been instrumental in setting global standards for sustainable biofuels, including aviation fuels, ensuring they meet strict sustainability criteria.
Dr. Alejandro Ríos G. – The Director of the Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC) in Abu Dhabi, Dr. Ríos is pushing the envelope in researching the use of seawater-based halophytes as a raw material for biofuel, including SAF.
Steve Csonka – Executive Director of the Commercial Aviation Alternative Fuels Initiative (CAAFI). Under Csonka’s leadership, CAAFI is promoting the development and deployment of alternative jet fuels that offer a reduced carbon footprint.
Geert Decock – As the Director of Government Affairs in Europe for SkyNRG, Decock is at the helm of one of the leading global suppliers of sustainable aviation fuels. SkyNRG’s work includes SAF supply chain development and explorations into novel feedstocks.
Frederic Eychenne – As Airbus’s New Energies Program Manager, Eychenne is deeply involved in the aircraft manufacturer’s forays into sustainable aviation fuels and their potential integration into future aircraft designs.
Brynne Stanton – A biotechnologist at Gevo, Inc., Stanton is involved in the development of isobutanol, an alcohol that can be converted into jet fuel. Gevo’s unique approach utilizes carbohydrates from plants as feedstocks for SAF.
Dr. Rebecca Heiden – With a background in chemical engineering, Dr. Heiden collaborates at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) focusing on the intricacies of turning biomass into jet fuel, addressing the technical challenges of SAF.
Keith Sawyer – As the Manager of Alternative Fuels at Avfuel Corporation, Sawyer oversees one of the most significant SAF supply chains, ensuring the product‘s viability and availability for the aviation sector.
Jessica Kowal – Leading the environmental communications at Boeing, Kowal plays a crucial role in promoting the aircraft manufacturer’s endeavors in the SAF realm, making sure Boeing stays on track with its environmental goals related to sustainable fuels.