The full BioXtract team: our managing team, R&D team and valorization support, together with the Scientific Board and Advisory Board of geomicrobiologists, geochemists, mineralogists and modelers who guide the science across four continents.
BioXtract
The Netherlands
martyna.glodowska@bioxtract.orgAn established researcher with extensive scientific expertise in geomicrobiology and biogeochemistry with a strong international network across academia and industry. She connects knowledge from different fields and translates scientific knowledge into innovative applications and process concepts, shaping BioXtract's technology and research strategy.
BioXtract
The Netherlands
pieter.vandervelden@bioxtract.orgA driven and well-organized leader with a background in biochemistry, currently completing his PhD. He combines scientific expertise with clear communication and a strong vision for the company, leading BioXtract's development and commercialization efforts.
BioXtract
The Netherlands
jessica.venetz@bioxtract.orgShe gained a PhD at the intersection of multiple disciplines, giving her the ability to bridge scientific, technical, and operational domains. A creative problem-solver who aligns stakeholders and drives the company's day-to-day operations and growth.
BioXtract
The Netherlands
An experienced researcher with extensive practical expertise in laboratory operations and experimental development. She oversees laboratory organization, coordinates procurement and resource management, and trains new team members in methods and procedures.
BioXtract
The Netherlands
A dedicated researcher with expertise in bioprospecting and the discovery of novel metabolic pathways. He identifies biological opportunities and translates fundamental discoveries into practical solutions for the company.
BioXtract
The Netherlands
A careful and dedicated PhD researcher central to the execution and validation of experimental work. Rigorous attention to detail generates the reliable, reproducible data behind BioXtract's technology development.
BioXtract
The Netherlands
A hands-on student research assistant with a background in process engineering. He supports R&D through laboratory experiments and practical research tasks, bringing an engineering perspective to process optimization and scale-up.
Radboud University
The Netherlands
mansour.gilasgar@bioxtract.orgWith a background in economics, he leads market research and commercial validation. He turns complex market intelligence into clear, actionable visualizations, bridging business strategy and technology development.
University of Bristol
United Kingdom
An expert in environmental mineralogy and geomicrobiology, especially iron biomineralization and the redox cycling of Fe(II)- and Fe(III)-bearing minerals. He has published on metal recovery using biominerals and specializes in Mössbauer spectroscopy.
USGS
United States
Combines expertise in waste stream characterization, isotopic geochemistry and trace element recovery, providing strong applied experience for real-world recovery scenarios.
University of Wrocław
Poland
Brings extensive experience in geochemistry and microbial influences on metal-bearing rocks, mining slags and metal redox transformations, critical for understanding diverse waste matrices.
University of Western Ontario
Canada
Focuses on microbial-metal interactions in natural and engineered settings, strengthening the project's microbiological and ecological dimensions.
USGS
United States
Specializes in geochemical transformations and spectroscopy, essential for a precise mechanistic understanding of metal redox behavior and elemental speciation in complex matrices.
University of Western Australia / Ekion
Australia
A leader in reactive transport modeling, integrating chemical, biological and physical processes to predict metal mobility and guide process optimization. Co-founder of Ekion, which commercializes electrokinetic in-situ recovery (EK-ISR) of metals, including REEs.
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Spain
Specializes in environmental geology and hydrogeology, focusing on metal recovery and remediation of mining wastes, including acid mine drainage treatment. With 25 years of consulting experience and over 50 scientific papers, he bridges research and applied environmental innovation.