We are Marinix.
The Marinix Ocean Tech Project was established in order to develop a new and natural carbon capture and storage technology that could remove up to 20% of the global annual CO2 emission through the creation of Marine Snow.
Core team
Staša Puškarić
Our lead scientist, CTO and co-founder of Marinix Ocean Tech Project. He is the brain behind the technology which could help us save the ocean and beat global warming. He is currently a professor at RIT Croatia, and the students know him as a fair, creative and extremely knowledgeable professor. He is far from mainstream, and is passionate about ecology and saving our planet from global warming, climate change and ecosystem collapse.
Mateo Sokač
Meet Mateo Sokač, our dedicated Data Scientist and board member with extensive experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence and medicine. Mateo’s background is an interesting mix of Information Technology (BSc), Bioinformatics(MSc) and Health Science (PhD) which brings unique experience and expertise to our team. His research involves understanding cancer evolution and development novel application of artificial intelligence in multiple scientific fields.
Hanne M. Edvardsen Jelavic
CEO and co-founder of Marinix Ocean Tech and managing director of Beat Global Warming. She holds a Masters in Sustainable Development Management and has work experience form management and environmental certification. She is a previous student of Dr. Puskaric, and her environmental activism was awakened during the environmental science classes at RIT Croatia. She is an optimist and a problem solver. As a mother of three young children she is passionate about saving the planet for the future generations.
Mladen Vukmir
Our diplomat, lawyer and specialist in negotiation and patent protection. He and Dr. Puskaric are lifelong friends and have been partners in this project since the beginning. He works on making the world a more just and tolerant place, and is passionate about saving our planet for generations to come.
Vanja Vejzagić
Our CFO has a PhD in Environmental Management Accounting and knows Dr. Puskaric fro many years. He strengthens the project with his knowledge of accounting and financial management. He is the father of two young children and is highly motivated to save the world for future generations.
Martin Žagar
Dr. Žagar Martin has that combination of IT background and PhD in Core Computing, with Masters in Ecology and Forestry. He is engaged to leave the planet in better condition than we inherited it. He holds EMBA degree from Cotrugli Business School, 2016., Ph.D. degree in computer science from University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing, 2009. and Mr.Sc. degree in eco-engineering from University of Zagreb, Faculty of Chemical Engineering and Technology, 2006. His research fields of interest are connected with data analysis, data compression, digital transformation, multimedia applications and telemedicine while leading several EU-funded projects.
Board members
Morten Kaufmann Theiste
Morten is currently Managing Director at OSM Aviation Air Tech, responsible for management of technical training, business development and implementation of electrical aircrafts in pilot training. He is the Co-Founder and former CEO at Buddy Mobility. Experienced in project management and business development. A sustainable development enthusiast and believer in new technologies.
Therese Skarlo
PhD Research Fellow in Responsible Innovation and Regional Development. Therese has a BCs in Economics and business administration and a MSc in Innovation and management from the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. She has work experience in sales, administration and communication. She is a communication enthusiast and passionate about sustainability.
Advisory Board
Anne Tellefsen
HR Generalist at GE Healthcare AS, Lindesnes, Norway
Dr. Knut Yngve Børsheim
Institute of Marine Research, Bergen, Norway. Climate and Oceanography, member of the Working Group II contribution to the IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report
Goran Mrvoš
Founder and Managing director at Infosit, Porec, Croatia
Siren M. Neset
Special advisor and business developer at NORCE, Kristiansand Norway
Alice Almer
Marketing and communications manager at RIT Croatia, Croatia
Scott Coleman
CCO at Greenhouse Investment Group Limited
Let's do it together
Together, let’s forge a path towards a world that thrives on innovation and environmental stewardship, one token at the time. Dare to dream, invest in impact, and let’s create a legacy that resonates through generations!
