Dr. Jennifer Holmgren – Pioneer of Carbon Recycling and Sustainable Fuels
From laboratory breakthroughs to industrial scale, Dr. Jennifer Holmgren leads the charge in reimagining waste as the fuel of tomorrow. As CEO of LanzaTech, she has scaled revolutionary technology that captures carbon-rich industrial emissions and converts them into sustainable aviation fuel, chemicals, and materials through innovative gas fermentation. Her vision has turned the impossible into reality, powering planes and products with recycled carbon while reducing emissions dramatically. A member of the National Academy of Engineering and recipient of numerous green chemistry awards, Holmgren's leadership emphasizes bold collaboration across science, industry, and policy. In 2026, as demand for sustainable solutions accelerates, she continues expanding LanzaTech's global impact, proving that circular economies can power progress and helping build a truly carbon-conscious future.