About

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.