Team

Aquarry brings together industry experts, technology developers, and scientists focused on reimagining mine closure.

Core Team

Kate Murphy, PhD

Founder and CEO

Kate holds a PhD in materials science & engineering (UPenn '14) and spent a decade in industry (ABB, Xerox PARC) and startups before founding Aquarry. She has broad experience in climate tech, project management, and technology development. She holds 20 patents.

Cansu Floyd, PhD

Laboratory Scientist

Cansu holds a PhD in geology (OU '22), with broad expertise in environmental and planetary biogeochemistry and a focus on rock weathering, ore leaching, and acid mine drainage as well as mineral bio-extraction (Cemvita, Endolith). She holds 3 patents.

Audrey Grimes

Laboratory Engineer

Audrey completed her undergraduate degree in physics from Middlebury College. She has worked on climate research ranging from carbon sequestration projects at Middlebury to offshore wind energy analysis at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute.

Advisors

Jerry Vandenberg

Jerry is an environmental chemist specializing in the interactions of mine waters with the environment with a passion for achieving beneficial end uses of pit lakes. He has authored 4 book chapters, 9 peer-reviewed articles, and 27 conference talks about pit lakes.

Peter Radziszewski, PhD

Peter advises on mineral processing, drawing on a career spanning academic and industrial R&D in mechanical engineering, including roles at Metso, Comminution Reimagined, and McGill University. He has authored over 200 technical publications and patents in areas such as comminution, wear, and sensor technologies for mining.

Ryan Dion Taylor

Ryan has over a decade of experience in climate technology and advises on venture fundraising, leveraging his background as an early-stage investor in breakthrough physical sciences. He previously worked across the electric power sector in project finance, acquisitions, and clean energy strategy.

Mike Clarkin

Mike serves as a strategic advisor on go-to-market and customer development, helping early-stage startups move from concept to credible early traction with enterprise customers. He brings deep B2B experience and a steady, hands-on approach to shaping early commercial strategy and customer engagement.