Carbon Technology Research Foundation (CTRF)
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Founded Since 1850
Company Description
Who we are
We are a group of passionate, visionary professionals united in our belief in the imperative of urgent action to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to help prevent dangerous warming. We believe in the power of technology to supercharge the solutions already found in nature, and we look forward to collaborating with people who share our vision and commitment to a different world.
Stig Arff
FOUNDER
Stig has a PhD in physics from the University of Oslo combined with an MBA from the Norwegian School of Management (BI). For the past two decades Stig has worked within the finance sector, and has established several successful business ventures. His early career years were within research and industry and he first became aware of the problem of climate change when he was studying physics in the early 1980s. He is struck that the changes to our climate are following a trajectory which to a large degree was predictable even then. Whilst our knowledge of the science and the solutions has increased by orders of magnitude, and the public and politicians are increasingly aware of the problem, not enough has been done to tackle it. Stig created CTRF to pursue brilliant scientific ideas that increase the chances of preserving a liveable planet.
Dave Hillyard
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Chief Executive of CTRF since April 2022, Dave holds a BSc in Engineering from the University of Nottingham and an MSc in Environmental Management from Imperial College London. For the past 25 years Dave has worked in the international development, environment and conservation sectors in a variety of leadership roles, collaborating with both the academic and private sector. He has a passion for sustainable development and tackling the climate emergency. Dave grew up in Kenya, spending many school holidays camping in wild areas where he developed his love of Africa and its wildlife. He continues his passion for wildlife conservation in his role as a UK Trustee for the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in Northern Kenya. He now lives in west Oxfordshire with his wife Emma and two children Lara and Luke.
Sarah Wagstaffe-Jones
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
Sarah joined CTRF in November 2022 as Director of Research. With an undergraduate degree in Chemistry (University of Wales, Cardiff) and PhD in Materials Science (Imperial College), Sarah has spent more than a decade in research management and leadership roles at UK funding agencies and academic institutions. With a broad passion for science and innovation, most recently Sarah led the Translational Research Office at the University of Oxford, where she has played a pivotal role in driving impact from the Universities ground-breaking research portfolio. Originally from South Wales, Sarah now resides in West Oxfordshire with her family.
Cat Corlett
OPERATIONS AND PROJECT MANAGER
With over 15 years’ experience in sectors such as energy, management consulting and legal, Cat brings a varied skill set to CTRF. With her knowledge of project management and operations support, and an ability to set up and oversee operational systems and procedures, she is well-equipped to help CTRF run smoothly. Outside of the office, Cat is passionate about food and fitness. She finds joy in yoga and barre. Originally from Sydney, Australia, Cat lived for many years in Texas and now resides in Oxford with her family.
Advisory Council
Over the course of 2022-3 CTRF will establish an Advisory Council to help define the focus and criteria for our funding, and help us set up an application, assessment, selection and reporting process. The Council will advise the CTRF executive on its research portfolio, and evaluate progress. The Advisory Council will be multidisciplinary, drawing expertise from different sectors including science, engineering, and finance. To apply or nominate someone to join our Advisory Council please get in touch.
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