Date: |
27 Aug 2025, 8.00AM – 10.00AM |
duration: |
2 hrs |
Venue: |
Scion Group Bioeconomy Science Institute |
Address: |
Manaakitanga Space, Scion, Bioeconomy Science Institute, Titokorangi Drive Rotorua |
Cost: |
Free event |
Hear from engineers and scientists at the forefront of turning sustainable science into real-world impact. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow engineers, explore cutting-edge clean-technology projects, and discover how engineering is enabling science at scale. The event also offers insights into future career pathways and industry collaboration.
Speakers:
• Rob Whitton & Mathias Sorieul (Scion Group) – Seaweed-derived nanocellulose: Unlocking value from a sustainable resource
• Dr. Mark Klook (Cetogenix) – Engineering Science: A key ingredient within a clean-tech startup
📅 Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025
🕒 Time: 8.00am to 10.00am
📍 Location: Manaakitanga Space, Scion, Bioeconomy Science Institute, Titokorangi Drive (formerly Longmile Road), Rotorua
Cost: $10 (includes coffee & morning tea from Eastwood Café)
Parking: Free visitor parking available on-site
SPEAKER BIOS
Rob Whitton – Senior Mechanical Engineer, Scion Group
Rob is a mechanical engineer with a focus on process equipment. At Scion, he specialises in additive manufacturing and in process design. Recently he provided engineering expertise to enable a new sustainable process to be implemented at scale, bridging the gap between science and real-world application.
Mathias Sorieul – Materials Scientist, Scion Group
Mathias specialises in bio-based materials and nanocellulose. With a background in both research and application development, he leads projects aimed at unlocking the potential of natural fibres for use in advanced, sustainable products.
Dr. Mark Klook – Senior Process Engineer, Cetogenix
Mark brings decades of experience in industrial process development and clean-tech. As Senior Process Engineer at Cetogenix, he’s driving the engineering behind innovative resource recovery solutions, turning organic waste streams into renewable carbon resources - translating science into scalable commercial technologies.
Join the Bay of Plenty Branch for a morning of inspiring stories and fresh ideas in engineering-led innovation, from seaweed-derived nanocellulose to clean-tech scale-up success.
Hear from engineers and scientists at the forefront of turning sustainable science into real-world impact. This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow engineers, explore cutting-edge clean-technology projects, and discover how engineering is enabling science at scale. The event also offers insights into future career pathways and industry collaboration.
Speakers:
• Rob Whitton & Mathias Sorieul (Scion Group) – Seaweed-derived nanocellulose: Unlocking value from a sustainable resource
• Dr. Mark Klook (Cetogenix) – Engineering Science: A key ingredient within a clean-tech startup
📅 Date: Wednesday 27th August 2025
🕒 Time: 8.00am to 10.00am
📍 Location: Manaakitanga Space, Scion, Bioeconomy Science Institute, Titokorangi Drive (formerly Longmile Road), Rotorua
Cost: $10 (includes coffee & morning tea from Eastwood Café)
Parking: Free visitor parking available on-site
SPEAKER BIOS
Rob Whitton – Senior Mechanical Engineer, Scion Group
Rob is a mechanical engineer with a focus on process equipment. At Scion, he specialises in additive manufacturing and in process design. Recently he provided engineering expertise to enable a new sustainable process to be implemented at scale, bridging the gap between science and real-world application.
Mathias Sorieul – Materials Scientist, Scion Group
Mathias specialises in bio-based materials and nanocellulose. With a background in both research and application development, he leads projects aimed at unlocking the potential of natural fibres for use in advanced, sustainable products.
Dr. Mark Klook – Senior Process Engineer, Cetogenix
Mark brings decades of experience in industrial process development and clean-tech. As Senior Process Engineer at Cetogenix, he’s driving the engineering behind innovative resource recovery solutions, turning organic waste streams into renewable carbon resources - translating science into scalable commercial technologies.
Presenters
Bay of Plenty Branch
