About Us
We are a passionate group of researchers with expertise in engineering, geology, and geochemistry who have come together to extract value from carbon mineralization
Our Mission
Make carbon mineralization a value-driven venture that gives back to those who invest in it
Our Vision
Enable the development and scaling of carbon mineralization technologies through value driven models
OUR TEAM
Hussein Hoteit, PhD
Co-founder & Chair of the Advisory Board
Reservoir engineer with 20+ years of experience in fluid dynamics and carbon management. Provides strategic leadership, secures institutional partnerships, and supports overall direction and funding strategy.
Mouadh Addassi, PhD
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Civil engineer with 10+ years of experience in CO2 mineralization, geochemistry, and concrete.
Leads CO2minX’s vision, innovation, and technology development, driving progress from research to implementation.
Abdirizak Omar, PhD
Co-founder & Chief Operating Officer
Energy resources engineer with expertise in modeling and system optimization.
Oversees day-to-day execution and coordination to ensure efficiency and reliable performance across CO2minX’s activities.
Eric H. Oelkers, PhD
Co-founder & Chief Scientific Advisor
World-renowned geochemist with 30+ years of experience in carbon sequestration and water–rock interaction. A pioneer in CO2 mineralization research and co-founder of Carbfix. Guides scientific validation and R&D strategy for CO2minX.
Abdulkader Alafifi, PhD
Senior Scientific Advisor
One of Saudi Arabia’s most experienced geologists with 35+ years of experience in resource assessment, mining, and mineral characterization.
Provides guidance on geological integration, resource evaluation, and strategic development for CO2minX.