Alexandra Tavasoli, Board Chair
Alex Tavasoli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of British Columbia. Her research group, the Laboratory of Future Industry (LoFI) studies low-impact chemical and material manufacturing systems that integrate sustainably into the Earth’s natural ecology and our human social environment.
Working at the intersection of traditional chemical, materials, and mechanical engineering, LoFI’s work pushes the boundaries of how we design, deploy, and use material production systems in our society. An expert in solar-driven chemical processes, Alex spent ten years developing solar-driven technologies for carbon dioxide capture and conversion, in an effort to sustainably manufacture commodity chemicals, prior to joining UBC.
She holds degrees in Chemical and Materials Engineering from the University of Toronto, and held a postdoctoral appointment at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She joined the Board of Directors of Iron and Earth in 2021.
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Iron & Earth was founded within Treaty 6 Territory and within the Métis homelands and Métis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional territories of many First Nations, including the Nehiyaw (Cree), Denesuliné (Dene), Nakota Sioux (Stoney), Anishinaabe (Saulteaux), and Niitsitapi (Blackfoot).
Iron & Earth acknowledges that our work takes place on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of Indigenous Peoples across Canada. We recognize the ongoing impacts of colonialism and the deep connection that Indigenous communities have with the land, water, and environment. Our commitment to a Just Transition is informed by Indigenous land stewardship principles. We are dedicated to fostering partnerships with Indigenous communities, respecting their sovereignty, and learning from their knowledge and traditions. We strive to ensure that our initiatives are inclusive and support community-driven climate solutions, contributing to a sustainable and equitable future for all. We honor the diverse histories, languages, and cultures of Indigenous Peoples and commit to continuing our journey of learning and reconciliation as we work together toward a thriving green economy.
