Founders

IROX is a CO2 valorization startup founded by internationally renowned metallurgy researcher David Dunand and recently minted Northwestern Ph.D., John Misiaszek. 

John Misiaszek, Ph.D.
Co-Founder
  • Entrepreneurial Fellow at InQbation Lab, Northwestern University, Evanston, USA
  • Ph.D. Materials Science, Northwestern University, 2025.
David Dunand, Ph.D.
Co-Founder
  • Professor, Materials Science Department, Northwestern University, Evanston, USA
  • Ph.D. Materials Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1991

  • Co-founder of NanoAl (acquired by Unity Aluminum in 2018)

Our Progress

2025

John Misiaszek and David Dunand found IROX.

John Misiaszek receives 1 yr entrepreneurial fellowship from Querrey InQbation Lab.

John Misiaszek graduates with his doctoral degree from Northwestern University’s Materials Science and Engineering department.

2024

David Dunand receives a 1-year grant for derisking.

Sam Pennell and David Dunand publish landmark work.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1385894724064751

2019 - 2024

NSF-funded basic research at NU on redox cycling of iron alloy powders.

We Are Grateful For Our Sponsors

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Board of Directors

John Misiaszek, Ph.D.
Co-Founder
Entrepreneurial Fellow at InQbation Lab
Northwestern University, Evanston, USA
David Dunand, Ph.D.
Co-Founder
Professor
Materials Science Department, Northwestern University, Evanston, USA
Michael Gibson, Ph.D.
Engineer and Development Lead
Form Energy, Inc.
Boston, USA

Latest News & Updates

Press Release

John Misiaszek begins 1 yr. entrepreneurial fellowship from Querrey InQbation Lab

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