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## About I am experienced across diverse product arenas in converting technical findings into actionable commercial solutions for customers. My aspiration is to act as a consultant for business leaders, assisting them in making decisions that result in cost reduction, enhanced insights, and the development of superior products. I also bring a unique blend of technical expertise, business acumen and strategic thinking to solve business problems and deliver impactful results. With a Ph.D. in Geology/Geophysics and an MBA in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, coupled with several years of combined experience in geological research and consulting, project management, and science education, I consider myself a multidisciplinary individual who thrives on driving businesses solutions and creating solutions through data-driven insights and analytical prowess. I leverage my analytical skills, problem-solving abilities and business acumen to research and analyze data, identify actionable insights, and communicate complex ideas in a simplified manner. I excel at working in a diverse and multicultural environment and am motivated by the opportunity to expand my knowledge and use my transferable skills in different fields and industries. I am ready to take on new challenges and learn from the best in the business. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS \- Ph\.D\. Thesis: Sedimentology and Rock magnetism of the lower Ecca Group \(shale\-gas rocks\) of the Karoo Basin of South Africa \- 9 Honors & Awards including: • Kyle Miller Energy Fellowship at the Southern Methodist University. • Forte Foundation MBA Fellowship. • São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) Early Career Research Grant. • South African Department of Science and Innovation (DSI) and National Research Foundation (NRF) Postdoctoral Grant. • Wits-TUB German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) MSc bursary. • DSI-NRF Center of Excellence for Mineral and Energy Research and Analysis (CIMERA) visiting researcher to Caltech. • International Association of Sedimentology (IAS) 34th meeting travel grant. • University of Stellenbosch MSc Research bursary. • University of Fort Hare Govan Mbeki Research fee waiver & Honors bursary. • 10 Published Research Papers and Conference publications. • Associate Editor: Sedimentologika – June 2020 – till date (https://oap.unige.ch/journals/sdk/about/editorialTeam) • Google Certified: Agile Project Management; •40 Hours HAZWOPER -OSHA Certification

With over 10 years of experience in Product and Industrial Design and advanced qualifications in Materials (MSc) and Industrial Engineering (PhD), I bring a specialised focus on Materials Engineering. My expertise spans multi-material Additive Manufacturing, collaborating across academia and industry to advance applications in aerospace, biomedical, and automotive fields. I bring a strong focus on the structure-process-property relationship, optimizing material selection for sustainable, commercially viable solutions. As a Research Lead on industry-academic projects, I contribute to innovative, resilient materials solutions that bridge product design and engineering.

Henry Mooney holds a Ph.D. in Global Systems focusing in Political Ecology, a Master’s in Sustainable Development and Renewables, and a Bachelor’s in Environmental Studies specializing in Environmental Law and Policy. The bulk of his research has revolved around land rights and marine tenure, environmental conflict, and socioeconomic impact analysis of large-cap project development in Africa and Latin America, and he has been a published contributor to academic journals including *the* *International Journal of* *Development Issues, the International Journal of Sustainability Policy & Practice,* and *Ecological Economics*. He is a leader in political ecology and development economics research, and since 2022 has presented at numerous international academic conferences on these topics organized by the United Nations, Georgetown University, and Elsevier. His fieldwork has included coral reef damage assessments and mapping in Mauritius, stakeholder interviews regarding land acquisition for renewable energy projects in Kenya and South Africa, and blue economy research in Mexico.