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Richard Zhang & Aether Fuels

Envisioning a net-zero world, Aether Fuels creates sustainable liquid fuels from low-cost and abundant waste carbon streams. Backed by AP Ventures, Chevron Technology Ventures, JetBlue Ventures, Foothill Ventures, TechEnergy Ventures, Doral Energy-Tech Ventures, CPD Ventures, Zeon Ventures Inc., and Xora Innovation, their solutions are making eco-friendly aviation and ocean shipping fuels more cost-effective. 

They needed a Catalyst R&D engineer with deep expertise in catalyst development, process scale-up, and a passion for sustainable solutions. Richard Zhang, with over 20 years of experience in catalyst research and development at industry leaders like Honeywell UOP and W.R. Grace, was the ideal match. 

Richard’s track record in formulating new catalysts, scaling up processes from bench to plant, and troubleshooting in production environments made him an invaluable asset. His drive to develop sustainable fuel technologies and solve complex technical challenges aligns seamlessly with Aether’s important mission.

We’re excited to have connected Richard with Aether Fuels. His passion for hands-on technical leadership will undoubtedly accelerate the company’s progress in decarbonizing industries and building a cleaner future. Congratulations to both Richard and Aether Fuels!

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