co-Founder and CEO

Benoît Illy

Benoît holds an award winning PhD in Materials Science from Imperial College London. He has taken multiple high tech projects from the lab to large-scale industrial success at major manufacturing companies such as Saint-Gobain and Safran across Europe and the US over the last 8 years. His drive for continuous improvement has led him to explore the forefront of science to create products that will dramatically improve people’s lives.

What does Fairbrics mean to you?

I believe that in life, it is critical to focus on what is important to us. Climate change is one of the biggest threats to humanity. The best motivation for me to work at Fairbrics is to try to mitigate its impact by solving complex scientific challenges at the cutting-edge of science.

Personal everyday sustainability hack

I try to buy only useful, high-quality items that can be easily reused or recycled at the end of their lives.

co-Founder and CTO

Tawfiq Nasr Allah

During his studies at Columbia University and his PhD at the French alternative energies and atomic energy commission (CEA), Tawfiq pioneered the field of CO2 transformation and developed technologies that transform this harmful waste into high-value compounds. Curious, he is always looking for ways to apply his business and scientific knowledge to answer questions in applied research, environmental technologies, and innovation in order to create pioneering business solutions that will positively impact our societies.

What does Fairbrics mean to you?

Fairbrics means a lot to me. First and foremost, it is a vision in which I am working hard to create a better world for my son and others. Fairbrics means realizing my dream of assisting with the world’s most pressing issue.

Personal everyday sustainability hack

I encourage everyone to use digitized documents instead of using paper – all these small things that I believe can help reduce the environmental impact.

R&D engineer

Tetiana Krachko

Tetiana Krachko is an Amsterdam University PhD graduate with a strong 7 years research and industrial background in both theoretical and experimental chemistry. She has worked in leading research institutions throughout Europe and published 9 articles in high impact journals.

Introduce Yourself!

My name is Tania, and I am originally from Ukraine. With a strong background in fundamental chemistry, I now have an excellent opportunity to apply my knowledge and be part of an international team that develops sustainable fiber solutions.

What does Fairbrics mean to you?

Fairbrics creates CO₂ recycling solutions while also producing high-value goods for the fashion industry. The ideal combination of method and target for me.

Personal everyday sustainability hack

I use reusable water bottles, energy-saving light bulbs, bring reusable bags when grocery shopping, recycle properly, and so on.

Process Development Scientist

Ali Nasrallah

Ali Nasrallah joined Fairbrics in March 2020 after obtaining his PhD degree in organic and organometallic chemistry from the ICSN-CNRS (Institute for the Chemistry of Natural Substances), France. His main area of expertise include multi-step organic synthesis, preparation of organometallic complexes, homogeneous asymmetric catalysis and various purification techniques.

Introduce Yourself!

Hello, I am Ali from South Lebanon. I enjoy football, basketball, and hiking on long rocks. I have lived in France since 2015, but I haven’t yet dared to try traditional French cheese.

What does Fairbrics mean to you?

It is very important to me to use our knowledge to help humanity and to contribute to the solution of scientific challenges.

Personal everyday sustainability hack

I try to use only items that can be reused and recycled.

R&D Scientist – Catalyst specialist

Isaias BARBOSA ARAGAO

Isaias Aragao joined Fairbrics in November 2022 as catalyst specialist, bolstering the current team’s efforts in the design and development of novel catalytic materials. As a chemist, he has worked on the synthesis and characterization of supported bimetallic catalysts used in environmentally relevant reactions such as the water-gas shift reaction from the green hydrogen production chain in Brazil (Masters and PhD in inorganic and organometallic chemistry from the University of Campinas), the United States (University of Wisconsin-Madison), and France (CP2M/CNRS at CPE-Lyon).

Introduce Yourself!

Ola, my name is Isaias and I am from the capital of Brazil, Brasilia. I am a plant aficionado (I have more than 30 plants in my living room) and am hoping to start planting vegetables next spring. I moved to Lyon in 2019 to work, and now I am exploring Paris to finally decide once and for all which city is better.

What does Fairbrics mean to you?

Strong and competent scientists working towards a better and brighter future is exactly what we have here, and is something I am very passionate about.

Personal everyday sustainability hack

Eating and buying locally is the best for the future.

Senior Research Scientist

Yesid HERNÁNDEZ ENCISO

Yesid earned his PhD in 2010 from the University of Seville (Spain), where he worked on the design and characterization of heterogeneous catalysts for the Preferential Oxidation of CO in presence of hydrogen (PROX reaction).  Since his PhD, he has worked on a variety of research topics (including diesel-exhaust-gas treatment, selective oxidation, hydrogen generation, biomass valorization, among others), always with a focus on the rational design and preparation of heterogeneous catalysts, as well as the establishment of relevant structure-to-activity relationships. This professional and personal experience has allowed him to work and learn in diverse research teams and institutions, including IRCELYON (in France), ICIQ (in Spain) and Ghent University (in Belgium), the UK catalysis Hub (in the United Kingdom) and ALBA synchrotron (in Spain). In addition, from 2017 to 2020, he worked as a Research Scientist for the chemical company Solvay in the research center located in the city of Shanghai, China. 

Yesid joined Fairbrics in November 2022 to support the design and implementation of heterogeneous catalysts into the company´s operations, transitioning from lab to pilot scale processes.

Introduce Yourself!

Hola, I´m Yesid, I was born in Nocaima, a small but charming village located in the Colombian mountains. I have been living and working in Europe since 2007, enjoying the local food and culture while keeping Columbia close to my heart and mind. I enjoy practicing sports (recently, I discovered obstacle course racing as an amazing and stimulating activity), going to the cinema, and of course, traveling and discovering new places.

What does Fairbrics mean to you?

It represents a unique opportunity to join a young, diverse, and dynamic team, that is totally devoted to the development of “real” sustainable chemistry based on CO₂ valorization.

Personal everyday sustainability hack

Sort, recycle and reuse, we have only one planet.

R&D Engineer

Victor Baldim

Victor Baldim holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Campinas and has extensive experience in the fields of nanotechnology, colloids and interfaces. Most recently, he worked on the development of heterogeneous catalysts for ammonia synthesis to enable its use as a zero-carbon fuel aiding the fight against climate change.

Introduce Yourself!

Hi, my name is Victor. I am a Brazilian who moved to France in 2016. I really enjoy going to the cinema and listening to instrumental music. Occasionally, I go hiking or biking on trails.

What does Fairbrics mean to you?

Working at Fairbrics means having the opportunity to contribute to the solution to climate change, for instance, by using carbon dioxide as a feedstock in the production of fabrics.

Personal everyday sustainability hack

I prefer quality over quantity and buy from sustainable brands.

R&D Fluid Mechanics Engineer

Gregory Pujals

Greg graduated from Ecole Polytechnique (France) with a Ph.D in fluid mechanics. He worked as an aerodynamics engineer in the automotive industry for 7 years before transitioning to the consumer electronic industry in the field of acoustics and audio systems for the last 4 years. He joined Fairbrics in April 2022, eager to return to fluid mechanics and to an environmental conscious company and job.

Introduce Yourself!

Hello, I am Greg and come from the Paris suburbs. Apart from spending time with my family, I enjoy listening to and playing music, as well as winding guitar pickups and manufacturing other items in my tiny workshop. I am also a big NBA fan, supporting the NY Knicks since the Ewing/Starks days.

What does Fairbrics mean to you?

Fairbrics means being part of a young and talented team, having a vision and the opportunity to work for a better future.

Personal everyday sustainability hack

I buy local and seasonal food and try to limit my consumption of packaged goods.

Process Engineering Doctorate

Maan Al Jurdi

Maan Al Jurdi joined Fairbrics in March 2021 as a process engineering intern as part of the Master Energy program (Mines ParisTech) and proceeded as a doctorate through a collaboration between the Mines ParisTech Doctoral School (ISMME) and Fairbrics. He used his knowledge in chemical process design with energy recovery and optimization strategies to work on scaling up the process and energy integration in the valorization of CO2 in polyester, after receiving his chemical engineering degree from Lebanon and his masters of energy specialized in decarbonization of fuel.

Introduce Yourself!

Hey, I’m Maan. I am a Lebanese who moved to France 2 years ago and can say I have mastered the use of Franglais. I love exploring new cities and places, and experiencing their different architecture, arts, and history. I have always drawn to the arts and other forms of creativity, particularly sculpting and drawing. Normally, when I have the time for it, I try to pursue the things I love, but I have yet to find the right balance between work, travel, and my hobbies. Fortunately, with the help of our team, I am still able to be creative in my work and broaden my scientific knowledge.

What does Fairbrics mean to you?

I enjoy working in a team of diverse and innovative minds that tackle the issue of climate change together by using the very pollutant, CO2, as the main feedstock for Fairbrics products.

Personal everyday sustainability hack

When the weather permits it, I try to ride my bike around Paris. Otherwise, I take public transportation.

Flow Chemistry R&D Engineer

Margaux Vaz

Margaux Vaz joined Fairbrics in February 2022 as chemical engineer to implement flow chemistry techniques, adapting our processes into continuous flow. She specialized in flow chemistry while working at Corning Advanced-Flow Reactors, where she developed a pilot scale ozone dosing line to feed continuous reactors with ozone under pressure, after earning a double master’s degree in chemistry and chemical engineering from Chimie ParisTech (ENSCP) and IFP School. She later worked at Arkema on the optimization of industrial batch processes for the production of polyamides.

Introduce Yourself!

Coucou! I am Margaux from Grenoble in the French Alps. As a typical French person, I love cheese, pain au chocolat, and complaining. However, I also really enjoy dancing, chocolate, and travelling. I recently discovered that using tools to make tubing is cheaper than going to the gym!

What does Fairbrics mean to you?

For me, Fairbrics is a chance to show how chemistry can be a key to solve tomorrow’s challenges. It is also an incredible opportunity to work in a highly skilled, interdisciplinary, and international team, where I can quickly learn and develop new competencies.

Personal everyday sustainability hack

Everyday, I take public transportation or car share to work.

Research and Development Scientist - Electrochemistry

Ashta Ghosh

After receiving his PhD from the Universität Greifswald (Germany) and six years of postdoctoral experience, Ashta joined Fairbrics in January 2022. His activity at Fairbrics revolves around the development of heterogeneous catalysts and electrochemical processes for the conversion of CO2 to fabric carbon negative synthetic fibers for the fashion industry.

Introduce Yourself!

Hello, I am Ashta Ghosh from India. As of 2017, I have been living in France. I enjoy watching movies and spending with my family in my spare time.

What does Fairbrics mean to you?

“Journey to air wear”

Personal everyday sustainability hack

“Energy can neither be created nor destroyed – only converted from one form of energy to another”. Therefore, my USP is to minimize energy consumption and use recyclable household items.