Enter Metallogen
Imagine a world where the technology we rely on does not come with a human cost.
A world where the extraction of heavy-metals, a crucial component in modern electronics, does not damage local communities and ecosystems. Working in tandem with industry and policy makers, Metallogen exists to purify the polluted soils created as a by-product of heavy-metal mining. Our novel Phytoremediative technology purifies soils quickly, cheaply and without environmental cost, fostering shared value between industry, local communities and the wider ecosystem. Welcome to a world where access to crucial technologies coexists with sustainable development.
Award Winning Technology
Winners Society of Chemical Industry, Bright SCIdea Challenge 2020
5th November, 2020
After a challenging year, Metallogen excelled and won the first-ever virtual Bright SCIdea challenge competition, with their solution to assist phytoremediation which removes heavy metals from contaminated soils.
Quarter Finalists Oxford Foundry, All-Innovate Competition
4th March, 2021
Selected to represent Mansfield College, University of Oxford, at the Spring All-Innovate competition.
Combating Heavy Metal Pollution in the Developing World
A multifaceted solution to intertwined problems
The Team
Founder & CEO, MSci Physics and Physical Chemistry, DPhil in Particle Physics
Rafael has always enjoyed finding solutions to difficult problems, so it is no surprise he gravitated towards the sciences. He finds it particularly rewarding to develop answers to real-world issues, leading him to tackle heavy-metal soil contamination. Rafael passionately drives Metallogen forwards, building a network of investors and industry professionals, delivering dynamic pitches at entrepreneurship events and keeping Metallogen on track to achieve its moonshot objectives.
Rafael Hunt-Stokes
Founder & CTO, MSci Physics and Molecular Cell Biology, DPhil in Material Science
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John brings a plethora of practical experience to Metallogen, having devoted the past 5 years to nano-materials research. He leads Metallogen's nano-particle "Miracle Spray" development, refining synthesis techniques and always forwarding Metallogen's commitment to environmental and cost-cutting green chemistry methods. Outside the lab, John regularly raises Metallogen's profile by presenting at start-up business events and funding competitions.