Gordana IlIc, PhD

WOMEN WE ADMIRE

Co-founder and CEO of Mesotope

WHICH TECHNOLOGY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO DISRUPT THE CURRENT STATUS QUO IN YOUR FIELD?

I believe that the chemistry of energy storage is about to experience a significant disruption. People are finally realising that limitations and the lack of solutions/funding within this area is what is preventing the exponential growth of the energy storage market and EVs in general.

VISIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF ENERGY : I would love to live in a modern and a circular world of clean energy sources and zero carbon emissions, where we don't need to evaluate the "cost" of our modern lifestyle against the air/water/soil quality, sustainability of species, and our future.

EXCITING CURRENT PROJECTS : In our startup, Mesotope, we are disrupting energy efficiency by creating highly performing carbon-materials for the energy storage solutions of the future. At the same time, we create impact this by marrying seemingly contrasting things - chemistry, sustainability and waste up-cycling.


WHAT WOULD YOU HAVE LIKED TO KNOW WHEN YOU STARTED YOUR CAREER IN ENERGY?
I wish I knew the value of strong, supportive networks. Relationships with people come a long way, useful advice and help can come from the least expected sources. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and more importantly, to ask for help when you need it. It's not a sign of weakness, it's a sign of resilience.

IF INVITED TO SPEAK IN AN ENERGY EVENT, WHAT ARE THE TOPICS YOU WOULD PLAN TO SPEAK ABOUT?
Women in energy, energy storage.