The Chief Executive Officer and inventor of the ZAP-Systems, whose extensive experience and deep knowledge in metallurgy, steel making, and furnace and reactor equipment design and fabrication are unparalleled. With over 40 years of experience as an entrepreneur and inventor, Prakash has developed numerous groundbreaking technologies and holds multiple patents worldwide. His innovative mindset and ‘outside-the-box’ thinking has earned him recognition as a “Bessemer-style Inventor” from Alex Stewart, founder of the Bessemer Society in the UK.
Dr. Saradha Prakashkumar (MBBS, BSc) also a co-inventor, plays a significant role in the ongoing development of the ZAP-Systems.
Distinguished co-inventor and a skilled physician (BMBS, BMedSci (hons), MRCGP), brings a unique blend of healthcare and environmental technology expertise to our team. He has successfully led innovative projects that bridge these fields, demonstrating a remarkable ability to manage complex research & development processes. His ultimate goal is to leverage his diverse experiences to enhance both human and planetary well-being.
Merrie is a Project Management Professional (PMP), Scrum Master, and Prince certified with over 20 years of experience in successfully managing and delivering projects with a combined value of over $100 million. She has lectured at Rice University and is the author of a textbook on project management that is used by universities across the globe. She worked as a consultant across the energy and IT industries and is the co-founder of MiDAS Green Innovations, Ltd.
Our Chief Scientific and Technical Officer, was the founder and director of ESRI and has successfully commercialized multiple technologies by founding eight companies with successful exits, including acquisition and IPO. One of his prior spin-offs led to his being a recipient of the World Technology Award the same year as Steve Jobs received the same award for the iPhone. With over 50 patents and his work as an expert witness and advisor, he is a recognized expert in intellectual property, patent, and license strategy. He has been CTO, Chairman, or NED for over a dozen companies. He has previously managed over £80 million in research grants and a £12 million program deploying scaled demonstration projects in industrial decarbonization, including winning the 2024 Hydrogen Award for one of these pilots.
Began his career at 15, completing training as a metalworker and passing his master's examination. After military service, he founded AIS Construct GmbH in a small Eifel village at 20. The company moved to “Zur Domaine 59, 4750 Bütgenbach” on January 1, 1999, with one worker and one apprentice. Over the years, Erwin expanded the facilities and now leads a highly skilled workforce, making AIS Construct the top fabricator of metal and stainless steel structures and components in Europe. Selected as a member of the “Senate of Economy in Europe," Erwin contributes to societal, political, and industrial betterment. Erwin advocates for the DIPA approach, promoting clean, cost-efficient energy solutions to help achieve Net Zero in the EU and UK.
Harald was the production manager at the world’s first wood pellet torrefaction plant in Belgium, funded by an EU Grant. Since 2014, he has led engineering design, product development, and manufacturing at Air Hydro Tech UK, Clean Air Tech UK, and AIS Construct GmbH in the EU. Harald has assembled a talented engineering team and forged key partnerships with manufacturing firms and supply chains in the UK and EU.
The Chief Financial Officer, Patrick is a distinguished professional with qualifications in FCCA and an MBA. He earned one of only two ACCA Global MBA Scholarships at Oxford Brookes University, a testament to his exceptional capabilities and dedication. Throughout his career, Patrick has operated in a diverse range of businesses, from start-ups to FTSE 100 companies. His extensive experience encompasses roles in Operations, IT, HR, Logistics, and Finance across various industries, including retail and business process outsourcing. With several years of board-level exposure, Patrick brings a wealth of strategic insight and leadership. His hands-on, entrepreneurial approach consistently adds value, driving innovation and efficiency within the organizations he serves.
Dr. Kishan Bodalia is a distinctive figure in the realm of preventative healthcare and wellness. Garnering considerable media attention as a "doctor and DJ," he has enlightened and motivated millions through appearances on prime-time television shows across BBC, Sky, and ITV, with a focus on advocating lifestyle changes to enhance well-being. He has emerged as a prominent advocate for mental health, spearheading media campaigns for the NHS, United Nations, and Sport England, while also collaborating closely with charitable organizations such as CALM and HUMEN.
The CO₂ we capture and store is locked away for >10,000 years. There is minimal risks of leakage.
Unlike many other technologies, our process is energy efficient and low cost, making our CO₂ removal efforts net negative in terms of emissions.
Ultimately, we remove CO₂ and other greenhouse gases, significantly contributing to the reduction of climate change. We aim to achieve Gigatonne scale capture by 2040.
Our process eliminates the need for CO₂ separation, avoiding the costly and carbon-intensive steps of separating and injecting CO₂ directly into alkaline materials.
Our technology is scalable, fast, and versatile, capable of being integrated with multiple CO₂ emitting point sources. We have a minimal land footprint, allowing for easier integration in various industrial settings.
Our initiative advances both environmental and social progress, promoting community development alongside climate action.
We sustainably use waste alkaline materials, saving industries the costs associated with landfilling and disposal.
Through integration with other technologies associated with ESRI, we can produce green hydrogen, a zero-emission fuel, and agrochemicals in algae farms.
Our process generates valuable and stronger byproducts, such as cementitious materials, which can be utilized in construction and other industries.
We help large industries decarbonize, assisting them in achieving their Net Zero targets.