Adam is a Breakthrough Energy Fellow who is driven to apply his fascination for materials chemistry toward solutions that can meaningfully combat environmental challenges. He has led numerous programs focused on DEI, STEM, and environmental service, including water purification and resource recovery projects on four different continents. Adam obtained his B.S. in Chemical Engineering with three minors from the Pennsylvania State University and his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, supported by NSF GRFP, AIChE, NAMS, AWWA, and Philomathia fellowships.

Ever is a Breakthrough Energy Fellow who is passionate about developing new solutions to combat climate change and environmental injustice. As an NSF graduate research fellow, he earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. In his previous research, Ever specialized in innovating new materials for molecular separations that offer significant enhancements in energy efficiency and performance. These new materials included plasticization-resistant membranes, porous inorganic materials, porous polymers, phase-change adsorbents, and metal–organic frameworks.

Maria earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry in 2022 from the University of California, Berkeley, where she studied porous materials for chemical separations. Maria is also passionate about climate justice and policy solutions and was the VP of Finance for the UC Berkeley Science Policy Group during graduate school. In her free time, Maria sings with the NY Choral Society.

Ravi is an expert in polymer and membrane technologies with a Ph.D. and 18+ years of industrial experience in these areas. He has pioneered groundbreaking advancements in forward osmosis and reverse osmosis membranes, thin-film composites, block copolymer self-assembly, anti-fouling coatings, self-healing polymers, controlled release applications, and membrane distillation technologies. With broad hands-on experiences and unwavering dedication to polymer innovation, Ravi is a proven leader in the polymer sciences.

Vivek is a synthetic organic chemist passionate about developing environmentally friendly chemical processes. He has over two decades of post-Ph.D. experience in chemical synthesis, contributing to drug discovery, scale-up chemistry, and polymer manufacturing applications from lab-scale to commercial-scale. He has synthesized molecules for personal care, food, flavor, fragrance, and anti-malarial products. Vivek earned his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the National Chemical Laboratory in Pune, India, before completing his post-doctoral studies as a JSPS Fellow in Kochi and Osaka University, Japan.

Hiran Vedam is a Breakthrough Energy Business Fellow working closely with ChemFinity. Hiran is an entrepreneurial leader passionate about developing and creating value from advanced technologies. She has over two decades of experience in working at the intersection of technology, business, and intellectual property, helping startups in the energy, environment, water, chemical, construction, and electronics industries. Hiran has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, MBA from INSEAD, M.S. from Washington University, and a B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Madras.

Jesse is a Business Fellow at Breakthrough Energy working closely with ChemFinity. Jesse earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. from Columbia University in industrial engineering with a minor in economics. Prior to joining Breakthrough Energy, Jesse was Co-Founder of PicoGreens, a startup harnessing microalgae as a biomanufacturing platform. He previously did metals & mining work at McKinsey, serving clients in gold, coal, and industrial chemicals industries.

Shrey is a ChemFinity intern throughout the 2023 summer. He is working on synthesizing different polymer materials for use in highly selective and energy-efficient separations. Shrey aspires to help the world by using his chemistry and engineering skills to implement sustainability practices into industrial operations. Shrey is currently pursuing his M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering at Columbia University.

Sai is a ChemFinity intern throughout the 2023 summer. He is contributing to membrane fabrication, optimization, and testing. Sai is particularly motivated to address the pressing issue of resource scarcity, and he is adamant that resource recycling practices are essential to conserve our natural resources. Sai is currently pursuing his M.S. degree in Chemical Engineering at New York University.

Max is a ChemFinity intern throughout the 2023 summer. He is conducting research and analysis on market and funding opportunities. Max is interested in business/startup development, particularly in the pursuit of impactful solutions toward the climate crisis. Max is currently a junior at CUNY Baruch College majoring in Operation Management & Data Analytics and minoring in Psychology.