Omar Herrera

Omar Herrera currently serves as the CEO and Co-founder of VulcanX, where efforts include securing non-dilutive funding and developing strategic partnerships. With extensive experience in program management and research, Omar has led initiatives at The University of British Columbia, particularly the Transportation Futures Initiative. Previous roles include Regional Manager at Heliocentris Energy Solutions AG, overseeing sales and marketing for clean energy solutions, and Vice President of Production at ATS Manufacturing, where efficiency improvements were achieved. Omar's academic credentials include a PhD in Fuel Cells and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from The University of British Columbia, along with a BSc in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México.