by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
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 RÃos G. – The Director of the Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium (SBRC) in Abu Dhabi, Dr. RÃos 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.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Tom Szaky – Founder and CEO of TerraCycle, Tom has revolutionized the recycling industry with innovative solutions to process traditionally non-recyclable waste. TerraCycle’s Loop platform, which promotes reusable packaging, is a testament to his commitment to sustainable packaging.
Darrel M. Schrum – As a senior leader at 3M, Darrel is known for driving sustainability in packaging through products that are eco-friendly, reusable, and promote waste reduction.
Eben Bayer – Co-founder of Ecovative Design, Eben has been instrumental in the creation of mushroom-based packaging materials. These biodegradable alternatives to styrofoam and other synthetics represent the cutting edge of sustainable packaging.
Trina Matta – As the Senior Manager at the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, Matta works closely with companies to provide sustainable packaging resources and training. Her insights into trends and innovations in eco-friendly packaging are invaluable.
Derrick Lawrence – The founder of Sevenly Foods, Derrick has developed plant-based packaging that is not only biodegradable but also edible. His novel approach to packaging offers a zero-waste solution.
Joan Pierce – As the president of the Association for Contract Packagers & Manufacturers, Joan offers insights into sustainable practices for contract packaging, advocating for innovative eco-friendly solutions across the supply chain.
Nina Goodrich – Director of GreenBlue and the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, Nina is at the forefront of advocating for and implementing circular economy principles in the packaging industry.
Robert Lilienfeld – An expert in sustainable packaging trends, Robert has been a commentator on the subject for years. His insights on the use of plastics and the impact of consumer behavior on the packaging lifecycle are enlightening.
Graham Houlder – The founder and managing director of CEFLEX, a European consortium of companies representing the entire value chain of flexible packaging. Graham’s work aims at increasing the number of recycled flexible packaging materials in the circular economy.
Alison Von Puschendorf – As the communications lead for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Alison is deeply involved in promoting and communicating the principles of a circular economy, especially with respect to sustainable packaging.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Dr. Vandana Shiva – A renowned environmental activist, Dr. Shiva is a fierce advocate for agroecology, seed sovereignty, and organic farming. Her numerous books and articles highlight the importance of local knowledge and biodiversity in sustainable agriculture.
Wes Jackson – Founder of The Land Institute, Jackson has been a pivotal figure in promoting perennial grains and polycultures, striving for an agricultural system that aligns with natural ecosystems.
Joel Salatin – Known for his regenerative farming practices at Polyface Farm, Salatin’s holistic approach to agriculture emphasizes the interconnectedness of all farm elements, from soil to livestock.
Dr. Miguel Altieri – A professor at UC Berkeley, Dr. Altieri is a global authority on agroecology. He has written extensively about the ecological principles for the design of sustainable agroecosystems.
Eliot Coleman – An expert in organic farming, Coleman’s Four Season Farm in Maine showcases how sustainable practices can result in year-round harvests in cold climates. His books are considered foundational texts for small-scale organic growers.
Temra Costa – A sustainable food and farming advocate, Costa’s work has highlighted the role of women in agriculture, local food systems, and community-supported agriculture.
Ron Finley – Also known as the “Gangster Gardener”, Finley advocates for urban agriculture and community gardens as tools for positive social change, turning food deserts into food forests.
Dr. Jonathan Lundgren – An agroecologist and entomologist, Dr. Lundgren’s research has delved deep into regenerative agriculture practices and their impact on pest management, biodiversity, and soil health.
Monica White – An author and researcher, White explores the intersections of race, food, and agriculture. Her work has delved into the cooperative agricultural practices of Black farmers and how they’ve fostered community resilience.
Dr. Rattan Lal – Recognized globally for his work on soil health, Dr. Lal emphasizes the importance of soil as a critical component of the earth’s living skin and its potential to address food security, climate change, and water quality.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Dr. Partha Ranganathan: A Principal Engineer at Google, Ranganathan’s work delves deeply into energy-efficient architectures. His innovations in server designs, specifically for large-scale data centers, have emphasized sustainability in computing.
Dr. Krishna Kant: A professor at George Mason University, Dr. Kant’s research encompasses green and sustainable computing. He particularly focuses on energy-efficient data center operations, covering areas from cooling techniques to workload management.
Dr. Wu-chun Feng: Based at Virginia Tech, Dr. Feng has championed the “Green500 List”, ranking supercomputers based on energy efficiency. His work underlines the importance of performance-per-watt metrics in high-performance computing.
Dr. Karin Strauss: A Senior Researcher at Microsoft Research, Strauss’s expertise lies in exploring sustainable data storage solutions. She has been involved in projects using DNA for data storage, promising both density and longevity with minimal environmental impact.
Dr. Tajana Rosing: A professor at UC San Diego, Dr. Rosing has conducted significant research in energy efficiency and reliability for embedded, mobile, and data center systems. Her work addresses power management at various computing scales.
Dr. Suzanne Rivoire: Based at Sonoma State University, Dr. Rivoire’s work emphasizes energy efficiency in computing systems. She has explored sustainable practices in both hardware design and software optimization.
Dr. Barath Raghavan: Merging computing with ecological principles, Dr. Raghavan’s research contemplates how computational systems can be designed in harmony with ecological systems, addressing challenges like e-waste and energy consumption.
Dr. Jie Liu: As a Principal Researcher at Microsoft Research, Liu’s work has touched upon various aspects of energy-efficient computing, from sensing systems to efficient algorithm designs, advocating for sustainability at both the micro and macro levels.
Dr. Canturk Isci: Working at IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Center, Dr. Isci delves into adaptive and energy-efficient system management. His work aids in optimizing computing performance without compromising on sustainability.
Dr. Christina Delimitrou: A professor at Cornell University, Delimitrou’s research on data center management and cloud computing has a keen emphasis on efficiency and sustainability. She explores how AI can aid in creating more sustainable computing infrastructures.
