Team – Spark Cleantech

Meet the team

We are a group of PhDs and entrepreneurs who share the same vision to use technologies developed in our Research Laboratories to have a meaningful impact on the environment.

Management Team

Erwan Pannier

Co-founder & CTO

Erwan Pannier

Co-founder & CTO

Erwan did his Ph.D in the Plasma group of the EM2C Laboratory at CentraleSupélec and as invited researcher at Stanford, where he developed the Cold Nanopulsed Plasma technology for energy applications. He led Spark’s Lab program, built the Lab prototypes and won the 2022 French Innovation i-Lab Prize for his work.

Patrick Peters

Co-founder & CEO

Patrick Peters

Co-founder & CEO

Patrick has over 20 years of experience in management, finance and business development in the environmental and energy sectors. Prior to Spark, he was CEO of the biogas subsidiary of Suez (150 employees & €45m invested in green energy) and CEO of Adionics, a lithium extraction company, where he scaled the team from 10 to 30, deployed 3 industrial pilots and raised €12m.

Alban Reboul Salze

Co-founder & COO

Alban Reboul Salze

Co-founder & COO

Alban has over 20 years of experience in Industrial project management & business development in the oil & gas industry. Prior to Spark, he was manager in the Engineering and Construction Department at TotalEnergies (1 to 225 MUSD, 10 to 600 people) and COO of Haffner Energy, structuring and scaling operations to industrial level after IPO.

Jean-Yves Le Goux

Technical Director

Jean-Yves Le Goux

Technical Director

Jean-Yves is a former Director at Suez Industrial Solutions and Caisse des Dépôts Projets Industriels. A technical expert in thermal processes, solid gas filtration, and technological development, he has extensive experience in the industrialization of advanced technologies.

Research & Development

Raghed Bejjani

Plasma Engineer and Scientist (PhD)

Raghed Bejjani

Plasma Engineer and Scientist (PhD)

With dual Ph.D. degrees in physics, Raghed brings over 7 years of experience in applying physics and engineering principles to a wide range of projects, spanning hermetic systems, electromagnetism, high voltage, detectors, optical diagnostics, and plasma physics.

Sara Delahaie

Experimental Plasma Engineer

Sara Delahaie

Experimental Plasma Engineer

Before specializing in energy efficiency at CentraleSupélec engineering school, Sara gained experience in thermal modeling for the building industry and later developed her experimental skills for atmospheric re-entry. Sara now works in the plasma team on instrumentation and the understanding of physical phenomena.

Pierre-Antoine Goutier

Theoretical Plasma Engineer

Pierre-Antoine Goutier

Theoretical Plasma Engineer

Pierre-Antoine is optimizing the energetic cost of the reaction, as well as increasing the selectivity of wanted products. He is using theoretical and numerical tools to help him achieve his tasks.

Jean Maillard

Plasma Reactor Engineer (PhD)

Jean Maillard

Plasma Reactor Engineer (PhD)

Jean, our Plasma Reactor Engineer, holds a PhD from CentraleSupélec, where he advanced the energy efficiency of CO₂ conversion through groundbreaking nanosecond plasma research. With experience at NAAREA, Jean specializes in developing plasma-based technologies for sustainable energy solutions. His expertise combines experimental diagnostics, modeling, and innovation in reactor design.

Hamidreza Zandi

Pulsed Power Engineer (PhD)

Hamidreza Zandi

Pulsed Power Engineer (PhD)

Hamidreza, Pulsed Power Engineer at Spark, has extensive experience in pulse power systems and advanced energy technologies. With a PhD from Université de Lorraine, he has led innovative projects as co-founder of SYSENGEO and President of H2SONIX. At Spark Cleantech, Hamidreza applies his expertise to developing cutting-edge solutions in sustainable energy systems.

Operations & Industrialization

Bilal Hadji

Mechanical Engineer

Bilal Hadji

Mechanical Engineer

Bilal is in charge of finding design solution and industrialize spark’s plasma process. Prior to Spark, Bilal worked 4 years at Thales Communications & Security as an apprentice, designing hyperfrequencies systems and antennas using additive manufacturing. He then worked 3 years in the medical device industry creating a PCR device, he was responsible of the consumable, optics and the motorized module.

Marc Porthault

Commissioning Engineer

Marc Porthault

Commissioning Engineer

Marc is a commissioning engineer with extensive experience in PEM electrolysers, biomass, and gas boilers worldwide. Skilled in planning, execution, technical training, and troubleshooting, he has led projects for Elogen, Compte-R Group, and Idex Energies.

Angie Mikhael

Engineering Lead - Process Engineer

Angie Mikhael

Engineering Lead - Process Engineer

Angie, our Engineering Lead - Process Engineer, is a skilled specialist in process design and optimization for low-carbon LNG and hydrogen production. With an experience at Technip Energies and SUEZ, Angie has a strong foundation in process integration and numerical simulation. Angie excels in conceptual design, equipment sizing, and delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for complex industrial challenges.

Ounissa Rahmani

Carbon Engineer

Ounissa Rahmani

Carbon Engineer

Ounissa is in charge of studying the structure, morphology and physicochemical properties of the carbon produced by Spark, as well as its optimization process. Before Spark, she completed her master's degree in materials engineering for energy and environmental applications. During her past experiences, she worked on the synthesis of glasses, the characterization of geopolymers and the developpement of protections against oxidation for graphite.

Business

Florian Tochon

Chief of Staff

Florian Tochon

Chief of Staff

Florian, our Chief of Staff, partners with the CEO to drive strategy, business development, fundraising, accounting and HR management. With a background in corporate finance and technology management, he brings valuable experience from roles in venture capital and banking to support Spark Cleantech’s growth and impact.

Our Advisors

Amaury Bierent

Board Advisor

Amaury Bierent

Board Advisor

Amaury is the CEO of Optyma and Ovive. He has experience in industrial water treatment and waste-to-energy projects. He is investor and board advisor of Waga, Lhyfe and Tryon environnement.

Frédéric Camy-Peyret

Plasma Torch Advisor

Frédéric Camy-Peyret

Plasma Torch Advisor

Frédéric, our Plasma Torch Consultant, brings 25+ years of experience in leading technology-driven organizations, including Air Liquide and deep-tech company AKRYVIA, where he served as founder and CEO. A seasoned engineer with 30 patents and publications, Frédéric specializes in turning engineering and innovation into profitable ventures while connecting with global science and innovation ecosystems.

Charles-Henry Choël

Board Advisor

Charles-Henry Choël

Board Advisor

Graduated from HEC and NYU, Charles-Henry is now Partner at Asterion Ventures. He has an international experience in finance and management and is also investor and board advisor of Klaro, Bocoloco, Urbyn, Aktio...

Geoffroy de Grandmaison

Marketing Advisor

Geoffroy de Grandmaison

Marketing Advisor

Geoffroy is a former Marketing Director at Michelin, Vallourec and Faurecia. He has strong experience in industrial marketing, market study and innovation.

Gérard de Nazelle

Industrial Advisor

Gérard de Nazelle

Industrial Advisor

Gérard de Nazelle is our Industrial Advisor, bringing over 30 years of global experience in refining, petrochemicals, and advanced manufacturing. He has held leadership roles at industry giants like Saudi Aramco, Reliance, and Shell, overseeing R&D, technology innovation, and process engineering. Gérard specializes in bridging cutting-edge industrial technologies with operational excellence, making him a valuable asset to our team.

Benoit Galland

Board Advisor

Benoit Galland

Board Advisor

Benoit is the former Director of Akuo Energy. He has experience in the energy and agri-food sectors. He is investor and board advisor of Polyfly, Rapidle...

Nicolas Garois

Carbon Advisor

Nicolas Garois

Carbon Advisor

Nicolas Garois is a carbon black expert who spent 38 years at Hutchinson, where he mastered the design, formulation and industrialization of elastomers and thermoplastics. As R&D Director, he was one of the first to introduce carbon blacks into thermoplastics (Vegaprene).

Christophe Laux

Scientific Advisor

Christophe Laux

Scientific Advisor

Christophe Laux is a Stanford graduate and has 20 years of experience in nonequilibrium plasma research in CentraleSupélec, Laboratoire EM2C where he is the lead of the nonequilibrium plasma team. He is also the adviser in Airity Technologies, another start-up building High Power Power Supply for plasma physics.

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