Branko Zugic
Co-Founder & CTOLydian LabsDr. Branko Zugic is the CTO and Co-founder of Lydian, a Boston-based company creating affordable and scalable sustainable aviation fuel from CO2. As a chemical engineer with over two decades across industry and academia, he has led breakthrough work in advanced materials and energy systems, including R&D at Open Water Power, an MIT spinout acquired by L3Harris after deploying aluminum-water battery technology with the U.S. Navy. He completed his postdoctoral research at Harvard and holds a PhD from Tufts and a BS from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, both in chemical engineering.
Fueling the Future of Flight: Why SAF, Why Now, Why Massachusetts?
This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s b… This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. It will ground the audience in SAF fundamentals, while unpacking the key policy a… This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. It will ground the audience in SAF fundamentals, while unpacking the key policy and market barriers that must be addressed to accelerate adoption. Panelists will examine the current jet fuel supply chain, emerging SAF production technologies, and the most pressing bottlenecks to s… This panel explores the critical role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in decarbonizing aviation and why scaling it remains one of the industry’s biggest challenges. It will ground the audience in SAF fundamentals, while unpacking the key policy and market barriers that must be addressed to accelerate adoption. Panelists will examine the current jet fuel supply chain, emerging SAF production technologies, and the most pressing bottlenecks to scale. The discussion will also highlight how Massachusetts can leverage its innovation ecosystem to position itself as a leader in SAF. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the near-term opportunities—and the practical steps needed over the next three years to move SAF from momentum to scale. Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
