PhytoMat

PhytoMat

Project Overview

About

PhytoMat is an accessible and effective solution to address environmental damage caused by carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. The solution consists of three main components: phytoplankton, a highly porous substrate, and a binding fluid. Phytoplankton plays a crucial role in nature, already absorbing about 40% of the CO2 generated on Earth. PhytoMat leverages this natural photosynthesis process to absorb in just one square meter the equivalent amount of CO2 captured by 34 adult trees.

Team

Francesco Cuzzocrea

Francesco Cuzzocrea

Collège des Ingénieurs

I’m a civil engineer with a Master in Business Administration (MBA). I’m experienced in strategy consulting in the Energy, Mobility, and Infrastructure sectors. As strategy consultant and project manager, I have been involved in due diligence and market entry projects for international energy clients. I have also worked on operations excellence for industrial good players in Italy and he set up and managed the Italian operations for a micromobility Swedish startup. During my MBA program, I had the privilege to work on strategic product development for a prominent highway management company in Italy.

Monica Oddone

Monica Oddone

Politecnico di Torino (POLITO)

I am an eco-designer with a PhD in Management, Production and Design, passionate about innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainability. In my professional career, I have been involved in industrial design, communication, brand promotion and the development of innovative solutions applied to mobility and cycling. Winner of national and international design awards, I am looking for new challenges to help spread lifestyles and practices that are more respectful of people and the environment around them.

Alberto Perro

Alberto Perro

CERN

I am a PhD student in Particle Physics at CERN, the biggest physics laboratory in the world. My professional background also covers roles outside academia, with particular interests on Internet-of-Things, Industrial Automation, and rapid prototyping. I am always looking forward to new and innovative technologies that can improve and adapt our interaction with the world.

Gabriele Troisi

Gabriele Troisi

Collège des Ingénieurs

I’m an aerospace engineer with a Master of Business Administration and a background in AI. My professional journey has spanned from Data Science roles to driving digital strategies as an Innovation Manager. Along the way, my passion for cutting-edge solutions led me to co-found a startup in quality of Tech Leader. Now, my team and I are actively crafting a groundbreaking solution centered around microalgae cultivation technology, aimed at effectively mitigating global CO2 emissions and fostering a more sustainable existence on Earth.

Fabio Ferrara

Fabio Ferrara

Collège des Ingénieurs

I am a mechanical engineer with a Master's degree in Business and Administration (MBA). I am experienced in supply chain, with a focus on industrial procurement processes and supplier management and negotiation, and I am very interested in how to change processes to improve risk management along the all the value chain. I am passionate about technology and how it can be used to enhance the quality of life for human beings and the planet.

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