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Emmanuel brings over two decades of experience in leading advanced technology projects and raising capital in the energy industry. He has pioneered the development of multiple new technologies, guiding them from concept to full-scale pilot implementation during his time at Chevron and ConocoPhillips. As CEO of Emvolon, Emmanuel leads the company’s strategy, fundraising, and execution, advancing innovative technologies from concept to market. He holds both an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.

Leslie is a recognized leader in energy conversion and chemical processes, with decades of pioneering work in technology development and commercialization. He has licensed six patent portfolios covering more than 90 patents, many of which underpin new approaches to clean fuels and advanced energy systems. As CSO of Emvolon, Leslie guides the company’s technical vision and innovation strategy, drawing on his experience as founder of multiple startups with successful exits. He holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from MIT.

Jacqueline is the Chief of Staff at Emvolon supporting strategy, fundraising, and execution. As a former management consultant at EY-Parthenon, she has advised Fortune 500 companies and private equity investors across industries on growth strategy, large-scale operational transformation, and mergers & acquisitions. She holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Rice University.

Surya Guduru leads Emvolon’s strategy and business development, focusing on market expansion and new product commercialization. He brings over 22 years of experience in energy equipment manufacturing and engineering, with expertise in international market development, product management, and channel partnerships. Surya holds a B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore and an MBA from Singapore Management University.

Vassilis Triantopoulos oversees operations at Emvolon, including project execution, field pilot development, and collaborations with industry and research partners. With over 10 years of experience in advanced energy systems, he has led prototype-to-commercialization efforts with organizations such as Bosch, GM, Volvo, SwRI, and Argonne National Lab. Vassilis holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT.

Yu Chen leads R&D at Emvolon, focusing on the development of engine partial oxidation systems and overseeing the company’s intellectual property strategy. His work centers on repurposing internal combustion engines as chemical reactors and advancing innovations from concept to commercialization. Before joining Emvolon, he was a Research Scientist at MIT, where he worked on powertrain efficiency and engine reactor technology. He brings over a decade of experience in engine and energy R&D, having collaborated with GM, Ford, BorgWarner, Hyundai, and Yanmar. Yu holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Auckland and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at MIT.

Ioannis Valsamakis leads engineering strategy at Emvolon, overseeing technical direction, system design, and the development of scalable, high-performance solutions. He brings over 12 years of experience in heterogeneous catalysis and process development, including work with BASF, Entegris, and Joule Unlimited. Ioannis has led multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovation roadmaps, novel equipment designs, and global technology transfers. Ioannis holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Columbia University.

Colin Pavan co-leads R&D at Emvolon, focusing on the design, operation, and maintenance of chemical synthesis and analysis systems, as well as data acquisition infrastructure. He leads DOE-funded research on in-cylinder methanol synthesis and contributes to Emvolon’s IP development in engine reforming. Colin brings a diverse background spanning automotive, aerospace, industrial consulting, and startups, with experience in both hands-on lab work and real-world problem solving. He holds a Ph.D. and M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from MIT, and a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Waterloo.

German Lakov leads Electrical Engineering and Controls at Emvolon, overseeing the design of advanced control systems. With over 30 years of experience, he has held key engineering roles at Ingersoll Rand, Lockheed Martin, and General Compression, specializing in clean energy, turbomachinery, and energy storage.

Paul Chapman serves as a Junior Mechanical Engineer at Emvolon. He comes from SwRI where he helped develop a novel H2ICE Class 8 Demo truck exceeding future emission standards. He also worked in the Heavy-Duty Engine certification section where he supported EPA emissions testing and test cell operations. Paul holds a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Ben Voss oversees the execution of Emvolon's commercial facilities from early engineering through to operation at customer sites. He brings extensive experience in both industrial manufacturing from his time at ExxonMobil and FOAK technology deployment from years at various hard-tech start-ups in the Greater Boston area. Ben holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Cornell University.

Over 40 years’ experience in the petrochemical and environmental industries, including work with Technip Energies on large-scale EPC projects. Experience spans all phases of engineering from conceptual studies through detailed design, field start-up, and troubleshooting. Has served as staff and supervising process engineer at operating facilities, overseeing the design, construction, and operation of new process units and leading process design for PDPs and BEPs. Expertise includes process studies and simulations, PFDs, P&IDs, relief system design, utilities, and process safety, including HAZOPs as both facilitator and technical lead. Holds a BS and MS in Chemical Engineering from Tufts University.

Sahana Ram Prasad is a Chemical Engineer at Emvolon, where she works at the interface of R&D and Process Engineering. Her background includes process modeling and analysis, hands-on laboratory testing, and material characterization. Previously, she supported PEM electrolyzer development by designing and executing test plans, analyzing performance data, and collaborating closely with R&D teams to optimize cell configurations and operating conditions. Sahana holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and an M.S. in Engineering Management from Northeastern University.

Rahul serves as a Mechanical Design Engineer within the R&D team at Emvolon. Currently, he is focused on the development of prototypical reactor systems for the ARPA-E OFF GRID project. He brings extensive expertise in the design, commissioning, and operation of high-pressure experimental combustion facilities, spanning both academic R&D environments and industrial startups. Rahul holds a Ph.D and M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Alex Guarino is the Senior Engineering Technician at Emvolon. He brings over a decade of hands-on industry experience in machining, welding, and fabrication. In addition to his work at Emvolon, Alex serves as an instructor at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School, where he shares his expertise with the next generation of makers. He has contributed to multiple successful ventures alongside Emvolon’s co-founders, bringing deep technical skill and practical insight to the team.