Summit Nanotech
Joannie Mosoko has three years of work experience. In 2021, they were the Technical Product Lead at Summit Nanotech and a Chemistry Research Intern. In 2020, they were an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Calgary, where they conducted independent projects focused on organic synthesis and photophysical characterizations, and used NMR spectrometers for compound identification and purity determination. Joannie also had experience with air-sensitive synthetic chemistry. From 2017-2021, they were an Order Coordinator/Retail at Crave Cookies and Cupcakes, where they worked from the head office in downtown Calgary and was part of a small team supporting all bakeries. Joannie successfully handled multiple large wedding and corporate orders while ensuring customers felt taken care of. Joannie also demonstrated their ability to work under pressure by answering a constant flow of customer calls with up to 100 orders placed per day.
Joannie Mosoko is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program in Chemistry at the University of Calgary. Joannie also holds a certification in CPR/AED/First Aid from the Canadian Red Cross.
Summit Nanotech
Summit Nanotech develops core technologies to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. Summit Nanotech’s first technology, denaLi™ DLE technology (direct lithium extraction), provides extraction as a service (EaaS) using plug-and-play modular units for the cleanest and most efficient lithium extraction technology in the world. Summit’s denaLi™ modular units are designed to double yield, reduce GHG emissions, minimize the use of chemicals and fresh water, and cut waste by 90% compared to traditional methods, surpassing global ESG standards. In addition, Summit's denaLi™ H technology is being developed to recover lithium from lithium-ion battery recycling streams contributing to the circular economy of the future.