Our science: driven by purpose

A multi-award-winning particle physicist, XinRan leads a world-class science team at UNDO. With over a decade of experience in detector R&D, material assay and delivering large-scale scientific experiments, XinRan’s expertise is pivotal in advancing UNDO's science team and the scientific frontier of the ERW field to combat climate change.

Rob provides the strategic management and leadership of our combined science, research and innovation program. With over a decade of military leadership experience in combat engineering, he’s comfortable with the fast-paced and rapidly growing engineered carbon dioxide removal sector.

Kirstine works primarily with in-field measurements, detecting weathering proxies and analysing soil sample results. She is a natural geographer with over 10 years of experience in the geophysical monitoring of a pristine Arctic ecosystem (at the Zackenberg Research Station in Northeast Greenland).

Jez manages field trials at UNDO, exploring the agronomic benefits of applying crushed silicate rock to agricultural land. With an agronomy background at Yara, he now investigates how ERW improves soil fertility and crop health. His expertise is vital in understanding and promoting the agricultural advantages of ERW.

As a Data Analyst, Will supports UNDO's Technology and Science teams playing a key role in operational data systems and geochemical modelling. He earned his Particle Physics PhD at Liverpool University, contributing to groundbreaking muon interaction studies and enhancing detector sensitivity in the LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter experiment. His proficiency in advanced computing techniques empowers the team to conduct comprehensive simulations and assess the potential impact of enhanced rock weathering on a global scale.

As Scientific Operations Manager at UNDO, Tzara excels in bringing innovative projects to life, and navigating the challenges of an emerging industry. She plays a critical role in ensuring project efficiency. Currently, she's growing her expertise with a Business Sustainability Management course at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership.

Utku works as a geochemical modeller at UNDO to improve, calibrate and validate enhanced rock weathering models. He received a PhD in igneous petrology from the University of Cincinnati and had post-doc experiences at the Ohio State University and the University College London. His experiences include analytical chemistry, geochemical and hydrological modelling, mineralogy, and enhanced rock weathering.

Anežka spearheads our enhanced weathering research, partnering with universities on novel projects and refining pore water sampling techniques. Her past role as a Research Geochemist at Queen's University in Canada involved studying mine waste mineralogy and the impact of weathering on toxic elements' mobility, greatly enriching our environmental initiatives.

At UNDO Matt works to align UNDO's quantification approach with the industry standards to ensure the future output of high-quality CORCs. Matt holds degrees in both Biology and Sustainable Development. He studied for a year at the University of Hong Kong, where he worked as a researcher on a project assessing the effect of sea temperature rise on intertidal species.

Amy manages Dumyat's mesocosms and Auchincruive trials, merging field collection with lab analysis. With a degree in Geography and Environmental Science from Dundee, she explored climate change effects on E.coli in Scottish waters. Previously a Geo-Environmental Technician, Amy's expertise strengthens our environmental assessments.

Villa, a Physics graduate from the University of Edinburgh, excels in managing and analysing data. Her work spans field and lab data coordination to ML innovations for data insights. From Jaén to Edinburgh at 17, she's also contributed to positron detector development at Canada's TRIUMF.

Morven is a Lab Technician at UNDO, conducting analysis for all small plot and split field trials, as well as archiving soil samples. Her role is essential in providing data and results for the team. She recently graduated from the University of Dundee with Geography and Environmental science BSc.

Peter led the development of the peer-reviewed one-dimensional reactive transport model (1D-RTM) that UNDO uses with proprietary additions to estimate carbon dioxide removal and mineral weathering in soils over multi-decadal timescales.

Mike Kelland’s PhD was on “How to cool the planet and save coral reefs by 2100: Experimental investigations of enhanced weathering as a geoengineering CO₂ removal strategy.” As an acclaimed ERW specialist, Mike collaborates with us as a consultant, providing invaluable input into our field experiment designs and executions.

Dr Phil Renforth, an engineer and geochemist, advises UNDO as an Independent Scientific Advisor. As an Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University, his work on carbon dioxide reaction with minerals is pivotal in climate change mitigation. His leadership in UKRI's Greenhouse Gas Removals Programme and expertise in Enhanced Weathering aligns with UNDO's climate action goals.

Professor Manning, an Independent Scientific Advisor for UNDO and Soil Science Professor at Newcastle University focuses on the sustainable use of Earth's resources. His expertise in soil-mineral interactions, carbon capture, and plant nutrients aligns with UNDO's climate initiatives. Manning's extensive experience in geoenergy and soil protection contributes significantly to UNDO's strategies.