AIRCO
Nicholas Steinke has a diverse work experience in various roles and industries. Nicholas started their career in 2014 as a Naval Officer in the US Navy, where they led a team of logistics, training, and engineering specialists. Nicholas was responsible for overseeing supply operations, coordinating equipment procurement, and managing a facilities budget.
In 2018, Nicholas joined Draper as a Laboratory Operations Manager/Project Engineer. In this role, they supervised a team of engineers working on developing guidance equipment for military tactical systems. Nicholas also managed the day-to-day operations of multiple research laboratories, including coordinating with contractors and purchasing equipment.
Most recently, Nicholas joined Air Company in 2020 as a Senior Engineering Manager. Nicholas is responsible for managing the testing, research, and engineering operations of Air Company's CO2 conversion facility. Nicholas leads a team of process engineers in improving the conversion process and works closely with the chemistry research team to drive efficiency and productivity.
Overall, Nicholas Steinke's work experience highlights their leadership skills, expertise in managing operations and budgets, and their ability to drive innovation and improvement in various industries.
Nicholas Steinke completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the years 2010 to 2014. Following this, they pursued further education and obtained a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from Purdue University, completing it between 2020 and 2022. Additionally, in 2014 to 2015, they attended the Nuclear Power School at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) for studies in Nuclear Engineering, although a specific degree is not mentioned for that period.
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AIRCO
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AIRCO is a world leader in carbon conversion technology, paving the way to global energy security by transforming CO₂ into a valuable resource. Its proprietary AIRMADE™ Technology is an adaptable platform that allows any industry to efficiently produce high-demand, fully-formulated synthetic fuels from waste CO₂ and hydrogen. The company has commercial partnerships with airlines including JetBlue and Virgin Atlantic, amongst others, and has been awarded multiple government contracts, including with NASA and the United States Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit. The company has received industry recognition through awards such as Time Best Inventions, Inc. Best in Business, Fast Company World Changing Ideas, and the XPrize for Carbon Removal. AIRCO’s many accolades include winning the prestigious Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2023, an award given to organizations that reinvent processes to reduce the generation of hazardous substances and byproducts. AIRCO was also recently declared a winner for the World Economic Forum UpLink Sustainable Aviation Challenge, which accelerates the development of promising technology pathways that enable widespread uptake of SAF.