Meet the Team
Ætheria’s diverse team blends engineering, chemistry, economics, and policy with circular insights. United by a shared mission, we build practical and scalable solutions.
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David Dixon
Founder and CEO
David, a certified precision engineer, applies a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to Ætheria’s mission of transforming waste into climate-positive opportunities.
He is currently pursuing a degree in chemistry at Maastricht University. His experience in launching early-stage ventures provides him with a deep understanding of startup growth, team building, and the complexities of scaling mission-driven innovation.
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Julian Alessi
Founder and COO
Julian is responsible for market analysis and financial modelling, ensuring a path to long-term financial sustainability.
With strong skills in strategic planning, budgeting, risk analysis, and capital allocation, Julian brings a data-driven approach.
He is currently pursuing his studies at University College Maastricht as an honors student, with a focus on economics, environmental science, sustainable development, and technological innovation.
Passionate about impact-oriented finance, Julian is committed to leveraging innovative economic models to drive sustainable growth and social equity.
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Jelle Bokma
Founder and CTO
Jelle brings a strong interdisciplinary foundation to Ætheria. With expertise spanning mechanical engineering, physics, and thermal systems, he drives the technical design and refinement of the company’s insulation foam gas recovery systems.
He is currently pursuing his studies at the Maastricht Science Programme, with a focus on physics, physical chemistry, mathematics, and computer science.
His ability to bridge theory with hands-on innovation has been instrumental in Ætheria’s early-stage prototyping and engineering development, bringing both creativity and technical depth to Ætheria’s mission of developing scalable solutions for circular waste systems.
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Mia Lintzeris
Circular Engineer
Mia brings a strong environmental and circular economy perspective to both the technical and business dimensions of Ætheria. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Circular Engineering at Maastricht University, she focuses on making mechanical engineering methods more sustainable and cost-effective within the context of an emerging circular economy.
Her passion for Ætheria’s environmental mission drives her work, consistently highlighting opportunities for the company to adopt greener practices. Mia’s systems-thinking approach and commitment to sustainability help align Ætheria’s technical development with its long-term ecological values.
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Jasmine Gray
Economic Analyst
Jasmine contributes to Aetheria’s core mission by shaping its economic strategy, analyzing market dynamics, risk assessment, and strategic communication. She combines a background in theoretical economics with practical business acumen, allowing her to bridge data-driven analysis with real-world implementation.
She is currently focusing her studies on economics, with the intention of transitioning toward sustainability, aiming to align economic systems with more circular and regenerative models.
Her work reflects a commitment to shaping solutions that are both economically sound and environmentally conscious.
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Dennis Bovens
Sales and Marketing Specialist
Dennis brings deep expertise in marketing and sales management, contributing a wealth of business acumen to Ætheria’s dynamic and forward-looking team. His prior experience in founding startups and leading operational improvement initiatives supports Ætheria’s goal of efficiently translating engineering innovations into commercially viable products and services.
With a background in economics and physical distribution, Dennis has held strategic marketing and sales roles across technical and industrial sectors, consistently driving growth and market engagement.
His pragmatic approach to organizational development, coupled with a strong enthusiasm for emerging technologies and early-stage teams, adds both balance and momentum to Ætheria’s mission to deliver scalable, climate-positive solutions.
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Tessa van Rhijn
Physicist
Tessa is currently working on the development of FNITS, applying technical insights and research-driven methodologies to design effective solutions for mitigating harmful emissions.
With hands-on laboratory and research experience, she brings both analytical rigor and practical skills to her work, supporting the company’s mission to create scalable and environmentally responsible technologies.
She is currently pursuing her studies at the Maastricht Science Programme, with a concentration in physics and mathematics. As part of her academic journey, she broadened her expertise while studying abroad at City University of Hong Kong, specializing in systems and environmental engineering.
Passionate about combining scientific precision with practical innovation, Tessa is committed to advancing technologies that reduce environmental impact and support a more sustainable future.
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Oshika Chourasia
Organic Chemist
Oshika is contributing to the development of FNITS, applying her expertise in organic chemistry and mathematics to support the design of innovative solutions for capturing and neutralizing harmful emissions.
With extensive laboratory and research experience, she brings strong analytical skills and practical knowledge of synthetic techniques to her role. Her background equips her to play a key part in designing FNITS, ensuring its effectiveness in advancing green recycling of f-gases.
She is currently studying at the Maastricht Science Programme, where she focuses on organic chemistry and mathematics. Alongside her academic work, she has a profound interest in electronics.
Passionate about merging chemistry with technological innovation, Oshika is committed to developing scalable solutions that push Ætheria’s mission of sustainable recycling one step closer to reality.