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Berta Moya, PhD

Lead CDR Innovation And Catalyst Program at Carbonfuture

Berta Moya, PhD, has a diverse range of work experience in the environmental and sustainability field. Berta currently works at carbonfuture as a Carbon Removal Sourcing Manager, where they support companies and organizations on their path to achieving net-zero emissions. Prior to this, Berta served as a Project Manager at HUSK Ventures, a social enterprise focused on transforming agricultural by-products into biochar to combat soil degradation and sequester carbon.

Earlier in their career, Berta worked as the Director of Environmental Sustainability at Biomass Controls, LLC, where they were responsible for optimizing resource recovery from organic materials and ensuring overall environmental sustainability. Berta also served as a PhD candidate at Cranfield University, conducting research on the value of fertilizers derived from container-based sanitation systems. During their time there, they conducted fieldwork and crop trials, and published three peer-reviewed articles.

Berta has also held positions as an Assistant Product Manager at Bactest Ltd., where they developed a product for monitoring microbial activity in wastewater, and as a chapter author in the book "Faecal Sludge Management," where they wrote about the end use of treatment products. Additionally, they volunteered as a consultant for BORDA SEA, developing media toolkits for waste management in Indonesia.

Earlier in their career, Berta completed a voluntary placement with Engineers Without Borders UK, conducting fieldwork in El Salvador. Berta also gained experience as a summer intern at Computer Packages Inc., where they worked in the data quality department.

Overall, Berta Moya's work experience has focused on environmental sustainability, resource recovery, biochar production, and waste management. Their expertise lies in the areas of carbon removal, agricultural by-products, and sanitation systems.

Berta Moya, PhD has an impressive education history. Berta started their educational journey in 2006 at UCL, where they pursued a Bachelor's degree in Biochemical Engineering. Berta successfully completed their MEng degree in Biochemical Engineering in 2010.

In 2009, Berta Moya took part in an exchange program at the University of Melbourne, where they focused on Biochemical Engineering. This experience broadened their knowledge and provided their with a unique perspective on their field of study.

Seeking further expertise and specialization, Berta Moya pursued an MSc in Environmental Engineering at Imperial College London in 2010 and graduated in 2011. This program allowed their to explore the complex relationship between engineering and the environment.

To complete their educational journey, Berta Moya enrolled in Cranfield University in 2014, where they dedicated the next four years to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Although the specific field of study for their PhD is not provided, it can be inferred that it is likely related to either Biochemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.

Overall, Berta Moya's educational background showcases their strong commitment to their academic pursuits and their continuous desire to acquire advanced knowledge and expertise in the field of engineering.

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Timeline

  • Lead CDR Innovation And Catalyst Program

    March 1, 2024 - present

  • Carbon Removal Sourcing Manager

    January, 2022