Xiangkun Cao — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Recognized as one of MIT Technology Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35 (MIT TR35 - Global) for efforts in decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors.
Assistant Professor at Imperial College London, with a joint appointment in Mechanical Engineering and the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment.
Senior Schmidt Science Fellow, pursuing independent research in integrated carbon capture and utilization.
Received Ph.D. from Cornell University, focusing on optofluidics for global sustainability and health applications.
Secured grant funding as PI/Co-PI from organizations including the Commission for Environmental Cooperation and NYSERDA.
Served as a Carbon Dioxide Removal Specialist at DNV.

Biography

Dr. Xiangkun (Elvis) Cao is an Assistant Professor at Imperial College London, holding a joint appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Grantham Institute for Climate Change and the Environment. He was named one of MIT Technology Review’s 35 Innovators Under 35 (MIT TR35 - Global) for his contributions to decarbonizing challenging sectors like aviation.

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