Carbonovia is a new company carrying out world leading research into the capture and use of carbon.
Our goal is to transform agriculture from being a cause of climate change to becoming a solution to climate change.
Our bases are in Oxford and York in the United Kingdom, but our ambitions are global.
In the two years since starting our small team has made huge strides and is now on the cusp of our first pilot scale production plant.
Learn more about the talented individuals who are at the forefront of Carbonovia's cutting-edge research and development. Our team of scientists and researchers are widely recognized for their expertise in biotechnology, environmental science, and sustainability.
Dr Mike Mason has a D. Phil in anaerobic digestion and novel dryland crops.
He is a serial investor in green technologies, with several successful exits.
Mike is the Founder and Managing Director of Carbonovia, and its principal investor.
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In 2002, Jonathan Loraine founded the Core Group of Companies, Australia’s most-awarded mineral processing technology company, with a strong focus on the processing and production of critical minerals.
Jonathan has an extensive background in research and in the commercialisation of innovation. Jonathan is a director of Carbonovia, and of its Australian subsidiary, Carbonovia Australia Pty Ltd.
Prof. James Chong directs the Centre of Excellence for Anaerobic Digestion (CEAD) at the University of York and specialises in the bits of waste no-one else wants.
He leads co-designed research for water companies focusing on their sewage treatment challenges.
CEAD plays host to Micky and much of our research, and acts as an advisor to the company.
Dr. Fariza Ammam has 7 years of research at the Technical University of Denmark and the University of Oxford.
Fariza is our lead microbiologist, responsible for the development of yeast and bacteria-based feed ingredients.
Catherine assists Mike Mason in his role as Managing Director of Carbonovia.
Having spent over 20 years in the corporate sector, Catherine gained valuable experience in various roles including project management, strategic planning, and team leadership. However, she is passionate about working in the climate change space and is proud to be part of a passionate team dedicated to addressing these important challenges.
Dr. Matthew Reilly runs an academic research group at the University of York and has over a decade of hands-on R&D experience relating to fermentation and anaerobic digestion of organic wastes.
He mostly focuses on developing anaerobic biotechnology processes for industrial-scale valorisation of cereal straws and wastewater sewage. Matthew will provide ongoing consultancy to Carbonovia.
Dr Mike Mason has a D. Phil in anaerobic digestion and novel dryland crops. He is a serial investor in green technologies, with several successful exits. Mike is the Founder and Managing Director of Carbonovia, and its principal investor.
In 2002, Jonathan Loraine founded the Core Group of Companies, Australia’s most-awarded mineral processing technology company, with a strong focus on the processing and production of critical minerals.
Jonathan has an extensive background in research and in the commercialisation of innovation. Jonathan is a director of Carbonovia, and of its Australian subsidiary, Carbonovia Australia Pty Ltd.
Prof. James Chong directs the Centre of Excellence for Anaerobic Digestion (CEAD) at the University of York and specialises in the bits of waste no-one else wants. He leads co-designed research for water companies focusing on their sewage treatment challenges. CEAD plays host to Micky and much of our research, and acts as an advisor to the company.
Dr. Fariza Ammam has 7 years of research at the Technical University of Denmark and the University of Oxford. Fariza is our lead microbiologist, responsible for the development of yeast and bacteria-based feed ingredients.
Catherine assists Mike Mason in his role as Managing Director of Carbonovia. Having spent over 20 years in the corporate sector, Catherine gained valuable experience in various roles including project management, strategic planning, and team leadership. However, she is passionate about working in the climate change space and is proud to be part of a passionate team dedicated to addressing these important challenges.
Dr. Matthew Reilly runs an academic research group at the University of York and has over a decade of hands-on R&D experience relating to fermentation and anaerobic digestion of organic wastes.
He mostly focuses on developing anaerobic biotechnology processes for industrial-scale valorisation of cereal straws and wastewater sewage. Matthew will provide ongoing consultancy to Carbonovia.
